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Harlequin Nocturne October 2017 Box Set: The Witch's Quest\Brimstone Prince
by Michele Hauf Barbara J. HancockDo you harbor passionate otherworldly desires where the normal and paranormal collide? Let Harlequin® Nocturne bring you into dark and dangerous territory where your senses will be awakened. This box set includes: THE WITCH’S QUEST by USA Today Bestselling Author Michele Hauf Kelyn Saint-Pierre always had a bit of a thing for Valor Hearst. But after he makes a harrowing sacrifice to save the tomboyish witch from a gruesome death, Kelyn’s certain that any spark between them is gone forever. Valor wishes she’d known about Kelyn’s crush before she ruined everything. There may be a way she can repay her smoking-hot champion…but it won’t be easy. Circling the globe on a dangerous mission that pits them against deadly magics and dark creatures, Kelyn and Valor are pushed scorchingly close together. But surrendering to passion may only further bind them in pain… BRIMSTONE PRINCE by Barbara J. Hancock The adopted daughter of the daemon king, Lily Santiago has lived her life in darkness. After one glimpse of desert sunlight, she begins to understand what she’s been missing. Michael D’Arcy Turov might be heir to the throne of Hell, but he has firmly rejected that legacy. All he wants is to play his guitar… Until he meets Lily, and her kiss awakens the Brimstone burn he’s long suppressed. A pawn in the war between her foster father and rogue daemons, Lily is determined to let Michael keep his freedom. But what if his desire for her is enough to take him back to Hell? Join HarlequinMyRewards.com to earn FREE books and more. Earn points for all your Harlequin purchases from wherever you shop.
Harlequin Nocturne October 2018 Box Set: Legendary Beast\Witch Hunter
by Barbara J. Hancock Shannon CurtisDo you harbor passionate otherworldly desires where the normal and paranormal collide? Let Harlequin® Nocturne bring you into dark and dangerous territory where your senses will be awakened. This box set includes:LEGENDARY BEASTby Barbara J. HancockOnce upon a time, Madeline was trapped in an enchanted sleep, her baby wrapped tight in her arms. Then the white wolf woke her, and her son disappeared. For centuries, Lev Romanov searched for his wife and their child, and the search drove him half-mad. Can Madeline trust the wolf to be the man who can help her save their son?WITCH HUNTERby Shannon CurtisWhen a name appears on Dave Carter’s skin, he goes hunting. It’s his job to find and kill witches who transgress natural law. He can’t believe that sweet, naive empath Sully Timmerman is the murderer he’s seeking. Is she dangerous, in danger, or both? Dave wants to protect her, but he can’t protect his own heart. And he might not even want to…
Harlequin Nocturne September 2013 Bundle
by Karen Whiddon Vivi AnnaHarlequin Nocturne brings you two new dark and sensual romances for one great price, available now for a limited time only from September 1 to September 30! This Harlequin Nocturne bundle includes The Lost Wolf's Destiny by Karen Whiddon and Releasing the Hunter by Vivi Anna.Take a bite out of paranormal romances with 2 titles every month with Harlequin Nocturne!
Harlequin Nocturne September 2014 Bundle
by Linda Thomas-Sundstrom Michele HaufDo you harbor passionate otherworldly desires where the normal and paranormal collide? Let Harlequin® Nocturne bring you into dark and dangerous territory where your senses will be awakened. Harlequin® Nocturne features two new full-length paranormal romances for one great price every month! BEYOND THE MOON (In the Company of Vampires) By Michele Hauf When a vampire with a grudge roughs up immortal witch Verity Van Velde in a Paris alley and steals the precious talisman she's been guarding for over a century, Verity is swept up in a terrifying intrigue-and into the strong arms of a devastatingly sexy vampire hunter, Rook. Haunted by the woman he can never forget, Rook is forced to embrace another beguiling witch in order to win back his soul-at the cost of dredging up his terrible past. Can Rook and Verity trust one another long enough to defeat the vampire holding his soul hostage? IMMORTAL OBSESSION By Linda Thomas-Sundstrom American anchorwoman Madison Chase is in London for one reason-to find her missing brother. What she does find is an ancient society of vampires known as The Hundred. It is Christopher St. John's job to ensure the existence of The Hundred is kept secret from the mortal world. When Madison's search for her brother starts to threaten that secret, St. John is sent in to "handle" her. What he doesn't plan on is falling for Madison.... Will his new feelings be strong enough to go against hundreds of years of loyalty?
Harlequin Nocturne September 2015 Box Set
by Denise Lynn Linda O. JohnstonDo you harbor passionate otherworldly desires where the normal and paranormal collide? Let Harlequin® Nocturne bring you into dark and dangerous territory where your senses will be awakened. Harlequin® Nocturne features two new full-length paranormal romances for one great price every month! CANADIAN WOLF by Linda O. JohnstonWhen their passion ignites in the remote Canadian woods, the tension between Owen and Selena puts the joint mission in jeopardy. Can they learn to trust each other while tracking the enemy? Or will a cunning foe lure them into a dark and deadly endgame? DRAGON'S PROMISE by Denise Lynn The tasks in front of Sean were not easy. He'd had to give his family's enemy all he demanded...and then become what he'd feared the most. Would this mission cost Sean the last shreds of his humanity, or could love finally tame the beast within? Look for 2 new paranormal stories every month from Harlequin® Nocturne!
Harlequin Nocturne September 2016 Box Set: Otherworld Challenger\Bayou Shadow Protector
by Jane Godman Debbie HerbertDo you harbor passionate otherworldly desires where the normal and paranormal collide? Let Harlequin® Nocturne bring you into dark and dangerous territory where your senses will be awakened. This box set includes: OTHERWORLD CHALLENGER by Jane Godman The race is on to find the true heir to the faerie crown before the evil king Moncoya returns from exile. Mercenary necromancer Jethro de Loix will find the challenger to Moncoya's crown...for a price. One million mortal dollars. Outraged at Jethro's audacity, Princess Vashti, Moncoya's daughter, arranges to accompany him on his mission. Jethro doesn't want company, especially not from Moncoya's belligerent, pampered daughter. But as their journey pits them against evil forces, their animosity soon gives way to an overwhelming physical attraction. When the trail ends on the legendary Isle of Avalon, can the pair face down the evil sorceress Morgan le Fay to claim a future they'd long denied themselves? BAYOU SHADOW PROTECTOR by Debbie Herbert As a shadow hunter of ancient, evil spirits, Chulah Rivers is used to strange creatures and happenings in the bayou. But when April Meadows appears out of nowhere to enlist the Native American's help in a battle that threatens the balance of the Fae and human worlds, Chulah is plunged into a deadly battle--and confronted with an all-consuming desire for this mysterious stranger who knows far too much about his past... Join HarlequinMyRewards.com to earn FREE books and more. Earn points for all your Harlequin purchases from wherever you shop.
Harlequin Nocturne September 2017 Box Set: Charmed by the Wolf\One Night with the Valkyrie
by Kristal Hollis Jane GodmanDo you harbor passionate otherworldly desires where the normal and paranormal collide? Let Harlequin® Nocturne bring you into dark and dangerous territory where your senses will be awakened. This box set includes: CHARMED BY THE WOLF by Kristal Hollis Wolf pack sentinel Tristan Durrance firmly believes “happily” and “mated” don’t go together. Until Penelope Buchanan arrives at Walker’s Run Resort. Nel’s undeniably gorgeous…and human. Tristan should steer clear of her. But she awakens an indescribable longing in him; one he can’t resist. Nel’s ready to explore new things and Tristan is one of them. But despite the visceral attraction between them, Nel senses he’s keeping some powerful secrets. Tristan will do anything to protect Nel. But he also knows the beast within him won’t stay hidden forever. ONE NIGHT WITH THE VALKYRIE by Jane Godman While tracking down his beloved brother, billionaire Adam Lyon is struck dumb by the vision of a beautiful woman in armor. But when this vision comes to life, she turns his entire world upside down. Adam soon discovers that valiant Valkyrie Maja is a dream come true, but their passion violates the gods’ laws. Maja brings heroic souls to Valhalla, so why did she spare one mortal man’s life? Not only does that violate Odin’s orders, but she soon finds herself swept up in an illicit desire for sexy Adam. Battling to save their very lives, the CEO and the shield maiden find their forbidden love hangs in the balance—as does the fate of the world… Join HarlequinMyRewards.com to earn FREE books and more. Earn points for all your Harlequin purchases from wherever you shop.
Harlequin Nocturne September 2018 Box Set: Tempting the Dark\Legendary Wolf
by Michele Hauf Barbara J. HancockDo you harbor passionate otherworldly desires where the normal and paranormal collide? Let Harlequin® Nocturne bring you into dark and dangerous territory where your senses will be awakened. This box set includes:TEMPTING THE DARK by Michele HaufWhen the door to Daemonia is opened, Savin Thorne is reunited with a childhood friend he thought he’d lost forever. After years of captivity, Jett has escaped—along with hordes of monsters streaming into the mortal realm. With Savin, she has her first experience of desire. But their passion can’t save them. It might even be their undoing…LEGENDARY WOLFby Barbara J. HancockOliver Connery left a secret paramilitary group because he couldn’t stand the thought of torturing Once upon a time, Anna was an orphan girl, her only friend a shifter. Then the red wolf Soren Romanov learned that the girl he loved was the daughter of his family’s greatest foe… Now grown and beginning to master her own power, Anna knows that only Soren can help her stop a great evil. Can he learn to trust the woman—and the witch—she’s become?
Harlequin Superromance October 2015 Box Set
by Janice Kay Johnson Joanne Rock Stephanie Doyle Angel SmitsHarlequin® Superromance brings you four new novels for one great price, available now! Experience powerful relationships that deliver a strong emotional punch and a guaranteed happily ever after.This Superromance box set includes:IN HOPE'S SHADOWTwo Daughters by Janice Kay JohnsonRaised in a home haunted by the missing daughter of her adoptive parents, Eve Lawson has always struggled to belong. Now that her â œsisterâ ? has returned, she feels shut out. In divorced detective Ben Kemper, can she find the love--and acceptance--she craves?SCOUT'S HONORThe Bakers of Baseball by Stephanie DoyleScout's devastated by the death of her father, baseball legend Duff Baker, and the return of her ex-boyfriend Jayson LeBec isn't making her life any easier. After four years of being apart, the one thing she knows is that she's still not over him. And Jayson will do anything to protect his heart from breaking again.DANCES UNDER THE HARVEST MOONHeartache, TN by Joanne RockHeather Finley is on her way out of town when mayor Zach Chance stops her. He knows Heather belongs in Heartache--with him. But if she stays it means giving up her only chance of achieving her dream…COWBOY DADDYA Chair at the Hawkins Table by Angel SmitsLane Beaumont has always loved Amanda Hawkins, but when she gives birth to his son, Lane vows to do the right thing and stay out of their life. Yet he can't deny his need to be a father to this beautiful boy and his desire to be Amanda's one and only cowboy. If only he was worthy of so much happiness.Enjoy more story and more romance from Harlequin® Superromance with 4 new novels every month!
Harlequin Valentine
by Neil GaimanIn this modern hardcover retelling of a classic commedia dell'arte legend of tomfoolery and hopeless, fawning love, creators Neil Gaiman (The Sandman, the Newbery Medal-winning The Graveyard Book) and John Bolton (Evil Dead) update the relationship of Harlequin and Columbine. A buffoon burdened with a brimming heart, Harlequin chases his sensible, oblivious Columbine around the city streets, having given his heart freely. Consumed with love, the impulsive clown sees his heart dragged about town, with a charming surprise to bend the tale in a modern direction. Gaiman's writing is poetic and as heartfelt as the subject matter. Bolton's art, a combination of digitally enhanced photorealism and dynamic painting, provides sensational depth with bright characters over fittingly muted backgrounds. Those who have spent Valentine's Day alone are aware that the cold February holiday can be hard to swallow. Gaiman and Bolton want you to know that all it takes is a steak knife, a fork, and a bottle of quality ketchup!
The Harlequin's Dance: Book One of The Orokon (The Orokon)
by David RainThe god Orok gave to his five children crystals to be embedded in a circle on the Rock of Being and Unbeing, whence had sprung the gods, the earth and all its peoples. This circle, known as The Orokon, ensured the harmony of life, until the dark god Koros plucked his crystal from the Rock and plunged the whole world into chaos and despair . . . In the village of Irion, the crippled boy known as Jemany Vexing lives with his dying mother and his fanatical Aunt Umbecca. Unable to walk, Jem is condemned to a wretched half-life, until he meets a mysterious dwarf. With his new strength comes a new friendship with the wild girl Catayane. as the horrors of the Bluejacket regime - the faction that overthrew the true king - begin, Jem becomes aware of his greater destiny: to find and reunite the five crystals of the Orokon. But he is not the only seeker . . .Originally released under the pseudonym Tom Arden
The Harlequin's Dance: Book One of The Orokon
by David RainThe god Orok gave to his five children crystals to be embedded in a circle on the Rock of Being and Unbeing, whence had sprung the gods, the earth and all its peoples. This circle, known as The Orokon, ensured the harmony of life, until the dark god Koros plucked his crystal from the Rock and plunged the whole world into chaos and despair . . . In the village of Irion, the crippled boy known as Jemany Vexing lives with his dying mother and his fanatical Aunt Umbecca. Unable to walk, Jem is condemned to a wretched half-life, until he meets a mysterious dwarf. With his new strength comes a new friendship with the wild girl Catayane. as the horrors of the Bluejacket regime - the faction that overthrew the true king - begin, Jem becomes aware of his greater destiny: to find and reunite the five crystals of the Orokon. But he is not the only seeker . . .Originally released under the pseudonym Tom Arden
The Harlequin's Dance, The First Book of the Orokon
by Tom ArdenThis satirical novel begins a five volume fantasy series based on adventure and society of eighteenth century England. It features the quest of the crippled boy Jem.
The Harley and Batgirl Show (Harley Quinn's Madcap Capers)
by Michael Anthony SteeleWhen Harley stars in a reality TV show, she hatches a plan to boost her viewership. By hook or by crook, she’s going to convince Batgirl to co-star! Will the caped crime fighter’s role of a lifetime lead to a ratings bonanza or a big, bad burglary bust? Find out in this action-packed chapter book for DC Super Hero and Super-Villain fans!
Harley at Bat! (Step into Reading)
by Arie KaplanHarley Quinn tries to get the last laugh on Batman(TM) in this action-packed leveled reader, which includes full-color stickers!It's no laughing matter when jokester Harley Quinn arrives in Gotham City intent on stealing precious jewels and having some laughs--but Batman is determined to stop her in this action-packed leveled reader. This book is perfect for young DC super hero fans ages 5 to 8--and the stickers included make it extra fun! Step 3 readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics for children who are ready to read on their own.
Harley Quinn at Super Hero High (DC Super Hero Girls)
by Lisa Yee Random HouseHarley Quinn investigates a high-tech carnival in this action-packed new DC Super Hero Girl novel!Funny girl Harley Quinn loves fighting crime with her classmates like Wonder Woman, Batgirl, and Supergirl, but she always does it her with own madcap style--and a big mallet! It's no surprise that Harley can't resist getting involved in a dance competition and organizing an outrageous battle of the bands. But when a high-tech carnival comes to town, Harley knows that things aren't what they seem and that only she can get to the bottom of the mystery--and deliver a great punch line while doing it!Praise for DC Super Hero Girls:“Sure to have wide appeal, this book is a solid option to balance collections saturated with male superheroes.” —School Library Journal"If you have a middle grader in your life looking for super-sized action, or a superhero enthusiast who isn’t sure where to turn to get more of the superheroes they might see on TV or in movies… Or if you just want to dive into a good book that shows young readers—especially young female readers—that girls can be the super heroes of their own stories, look no further: Super Hero High is for you." - Kirkus
Harley Quinn: Ravenous (DC Icons Series #2)
by Rachael AllenHarley Quinn's journey gets even more chaotic as she falls in love and embraces her inner Super-Villain in the thrilling second book of the Harley Quinn origin trilogy.&“Allen&’s Harley is a fierce, righteous, brilliant, and preternaturally brace ball of chaos. I loved and feared every single minute with her.&” –Dahlia Adler, author of Cool for the SummerWhen Harleen Quinzel wakes up in a hospital bed with no recollection of the past few months, she scrambles to pick up the pieces of her life. As she starts classes at Gotham University and an internship at Arkham Asylum, Harleen is determined to make her mark, getting paired with the most high-profile female inmate at Arkham—the notorious Talia al Ghūl. Talia is brilliant and fascinating, and as they spend more time together, the lines between good and bad begin to blur for Harleen. When she starts to see Talia less as a patient and more as a mentor, all of Harleen&’s dark and dangerous pieces begin finding their way to the surface again. The only way to stop the terror that haunts the halls of Arkham Asylum may be to let her darkness out. . . .Follow Harleen&’s rise from anxious college student to ravenous, chaotic feminist icon in the second installment of the Harley Quinn origin story.
Harley Quinn: Reckoning (DC Icons Series #1)
by Rachael AllenIn this new launch of a trilogy within the DC Icons universe, experience the origin story of a Super-Villain. This is the Harley Quinn backstory fans have been waiting for. When Harleen Quinzel scores an internship in a psych lab at Gotham University, she's more than ecstatic; she's desperate to make a Big Scientific Discovery that will land her a full-ride college scholarship and get her away from her abusive father. But when Harleen witnesses the way women are treated across STEM departments--and experiences harassment herself--she decides that revenge and justice are more important than her own dreams. Harleen finds her place in an intoxicating vigilante girl gang called the Reckoning, who creates chaos to inspire change. And when Harleen falls for another girl in the gang, it finally seems like she's found her true passions. But what starts off as pranks and mischief quickly turns deadly as one of the gang members is found murdered--and a terrifying conspiracy is uncovered that puts the life Harleen has worked so hard for at stake. Will she choose her future--or will she choose revenge?In this refreshingly feminist spin on the story of our favorite villainess, Harley Quinn: Reckoning traces Harleen's journey from precocious, revenge-obsessed teenage girl to a hardcore justice-seeker on her way to becoming the most captivating Super Villain of all time. This is one story that you won't be able to put down.
Harley Quinn: Redemption (DC Icons Series #3)
by Rachael AllenWhen girls in Gotham City go missing, Harley Quinn is determined to track down their kidnapper. But the only way to outsmart a villain is to engage in a little villainy herself. Don't miss the adrenaline-racing conclusion to the Harley Quinn trilogy.In Gotham City even the heroes are wicked.Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy can't wait to cross off the final items on their summer bucket list. They still need to:Go to PrideGet mani/pedisFigure out how they can kiss without Ivy's toxic lips killing Harley. (Every relationship has its challenges!)But their to-do list gets more dangerous when young girls vanish from the streets of Gotham City. The only clues left behind are the dolls on Harley's doorstep from a mysterious sender known as the Dollmaker. The message is clear: come find me…if you dare.Award-winning author Rachael Allen delivers the fast-paced and fiercely feminist conclusion to the Harley Quinn trilogy.&“Allen&’s Harley is a fierce, righteous, brilliant, and preternaturally brace ball of chaos. I loved and feared every single minute with her.&” –Dahlia Adler, author of Cool for the Summer
Harmoniaís Kiss
by Deborah CookeEnchanted for thousands of years, the shape-shifters known as the Dragon's Teeth Warriors have awakened to find the world a vastly different place. Their leader, concerned for their morale, dares to take them on a mission to confront the fullness of everything they've lost. Little does Drake realize that this dangerous mission will give him a renewed purpose. And if they succeed these Pyr will have to question everything they thought they knew about the past--and confront a quest for the future.
Harmonic
by Erica O'RourkeDel's older sister can also walk between worlds, but her loyalties are uniquely tested in this original enovella set in the inventive world of Dissonance.Addison Sullivan, Del's older sister, has always been considered a model Walker--but her reputation within the Consort has been tainted by her grandfather's betrayal and her sister's recklessness. She is desperate to regain her position within the Consort and equally desperate to keep Del from spiraling out of control after losing the boy she loves. The Consort offers Addie a chance to redeem herself: if she can track down the Free Walkers her grandfather knew twenty years ago, they'll fast-track her apprenticeship and put her in charge of her own team. Addie asks a former classmate and crush, Laurel, a Consort historian, for help. As they work together, Addie's feelings for Laurel resurface, but she's too afraid to act. Same-sex relationships aren't expressly forbidden by the Consort, but she fears that a relationship with Laurel would be viewed as yet another mark against her. While she is fighting her feelings for Laurel, troubling details start emerging during their investigation...details that paint Addie's family in a sinister light. Will she reveal what she's learned to the Consort, or try to protect her family? This enovella is set in the time between Dissonance and Resonance.
Harmonious Hearts 2016 - Stories from the Young Author Challenge (Harmony Ink Press - Young Author Challenge #3)
by Arbour Ames Dani Anderson Anika Olivo Chloe Smith Hilda Friday Sarah Caulfield Frisk Gillespie Nick Anthony Xoe Juliani Julia Dupuis Irene Grant Anne Regan Latitude Brown Caleb AndrewsHarmony Ink Press is delighted and honored to showcase the short fiction of some of the best up-and-coming authors working in the LGBT genre. The stories in this third volume of Harmonious Hearts represent the winners of our Young Author Challenge--a group of talented writers between the ages of fourteen and twenty-one. The stories in this anthology are as diverse as their creators and range from the speculative to snapshots of everyday life for people growing up in a society in flux. They confront many issues facing young adults, and they celebrate the joys of this sometimes rocky period of transition: friendship, loyalty, first love, and learning to feel comfortable in one's own skin. These experiences are universal, and thanks to the courage and talent of authors such as these, young people of all gender identities, expressions, and orientations are starting to see themselves included. Everyone deserves a story that speaks to them, and in these pages, they'll find that story. Dani Anderson--To Lauren Nick Anthony--Scrapyard Sunsets Hilda Friday--A Progression of Love Arbour Ames--You Saw Blue Chloe Smith--Plenty of Fish Caleb Andrews--I Am Logan Sarah Caulfield--Make Mad the Guilty Xoe Juliani--Loving You Through the Years Irene Grant--Jordan and AJ Latitude Brown--Equinox Julia Dupuis--Let No Sin Rule Over Me Anika Olivo--Melodimensional Frisk Gillespie--Ten WordsSee excerpt for individual blurbs.
Harmonious Hearts 2018 - Stories from the Young Author Challenge: Stories from the Young Author Challenge (Harmony Ink Press - Young Author Challenge #5)
by Arbour Ames Chloe Smith Nick Anthony Mattye Johnson A. Aduma M. Caldeira Kat Freydl Sonali Gattani B. K. Hayes Daniel Okulov Chelsea WintersEdited by Anne ReganDiversity is our strength, and now more than ever, the voices of young LGBTQIA authors need to be heard. Harmony Ink is proud to showcase the next generation of talented writers in our fifth annual Harmonious Hearts anthology. These authors, all between the ages of fourteen and twenty-one, are the winners of our Young Author Challenge and represent the future voices of our community. We are honored to showcase these writers, their experiences, visions, and the glimpses into their hearts in these pages. Join them on their journey and help us celebrate their courage, their love, and their unique ways of seeing the world.
Harmonious Hearts 2019 - Stories from the Young Author Challenge (Harmony Ink Press - Young Author Challenge #6)
by Ryan Almroth M. Caldeira M.k. Elford Abigail FitzGibbon Alexis K Henley Rhiannon Lee Alec S. Lefeber Oliver X. Li K. Noel Moore Daniel Okulov Jordan Ori Chloe Smith Gabrielle TaylorFor six years, Harmony Ink has been privileged to showcase the very best up-and-coming writers of LGBTQ+ fiction. We are once again awed and inspired by the talent, creativity, and heart displayed by these authors, all fourteen to twenty-one years old. Selected from dozens of entrants, these young people are the winners of the Harmony Ink Young Author Challenge, and they represent the entire spectrum as well as a variety of fictional genres. They are the future voices of our community, and they invite you to take a journey into their rich and imaginative worlds.
Harmonious Hearts - Stories from the 2014 Young Author Challenge (Harmony Ink Press - Young Author Challenge #1)
by D. William Pfifer Gil Segev L. A. Buchanan Annie Schoonover Benjamin Shepherd Quiñones Trisha Harrington Laura Beaird Morgan Cair Avery Burrow Eleanor Hawtin Leigh Taylor Becca Ehlers Amanda Reed Rebecca Long Scotia RothCelebrate with Harmony Ink Press as we recognize the talented winners of our first annual Young Author Challenge. This anthology showcases the LGBTQ genre's best up-and-coming-authors between the ages of fourteen and twenty-one. The transition from childhood to adulthood is never easy, and growing up presents unique challenges for LGBTQ youth. Confusion, bigotry, and struggle transcend time and place, but fortunately, so does love. Travel with these exceptional young authors from country cottages to big cities, into the past and the future, from fantastic lands of magic to the recognizable landscapes of our world. Regardless of the setting, the characters in these stories, along with families, friends, lovers, and allies, fight to claim their places in life. Their identities and situations are different, but the young people in this collection share the strength and courage to succeed, sometimes against great odds, and they invite you to join them on their journeys. Cigar, Parasol, Star by Laura BeairdCounting Stars by L.A. BuchananThe King of Dorkdom by Avery BurrowHappy Endings Take Work by Morgan CairTess by Becca EhlersOur First Anniversary by Trisha HarringtonThe Dragon Princess by Eleanor HawtinAn IRL Love Life by Rebecca LongOn Their Own Terms by D. William PfiferGlitterhead by Benjamin Shepherd QuiñonesCity Lights Will Carry You Home by Amanda ReedThe Gift of Flame by Scotia RothWaiting by Annie SchoonoverQuiet Love by Gil SegevParanormal Honor Society by Leigh Taylor