Around the world, millions of people have added their voices to protest marches and demonstrations because they believe that, together, they can make a difference. When we failed to stop the genocide in Rwanda in 1994, we promised to never let such a thing happen again. But nine years later, as news began to trickle out of killings in western Sudan, an area known as Darfur, the international community again faced the problem of how the United Nations and the United States government could respond to mass atrocity. Rebecca Hamilton passionately narrates the six-year grassroots campaign to draw global attention to the plight of Darfur's people. From college students who galvanized entire university campuses in the belief that their outcry could save millions of Darfuris still at risk, to celebrities such as Mia Farrow, who spurred politicians to act, to Steven Spielberg, who boycotted the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, Hamilton details how advocacy for Darfur was an exuberant, multibillion-dollar effort. She then does what no one has done to date: she takes us into the corridors of power and the camps of Darfur, and reveals the impact of ordinary people's fierce determination to uphold the mantra of "never again." Fighting for Darfur weaves a gripping story that both dramatizes our moral dilemma and shows the promise and perils of citizen engagement in a new era of global compassion.
In the darkest moment of her life, Charisse must find a way to soldier on without the man she loves. After the devastating events in New York City, Satina is dead, Abram has left, and Charisse finds herself in the center of a budding supernatural war that could tear the entire world apart. New friends and old alike may be able to help her, but soon Charisse learns one of them is keeping a dark and deadly secret that could threaten everything she’s sacrificed to achieve. When Abram returns—mind-wiped, brainwashed, and believing Char to be the enemy—Char will be forced to make the ultimate impossible choice on her own. If she choses wrong, there’s no going back. Dreams are shattered, promises are broken, love is tested, and the ultimate power is revealed when Charisse and Abram find out just how dangerous it is to get what you wish for. Scroll up and one click to continue this hot paranormal adventure today! The Conduit Series is complete! Binge Read the Series Today! Taken by the Beast Sleeping with the Beast Charmed by the Beast Granted by the Beast Wonderland with the Beast
Santa has a third list: the death list. And Char’s name just landed on it. Everyone tried to warm them. Don’t go to Hope’s Bluff at Christmastime. Come back in the spring. Just get out of here while you still can. Run before your name ends up on the list. But by the time Char and Abram know the whole of what’s going on, it’s too late. Now they’re gonna need a Christmas miracle to stop Santa from destroying the small town of Hope’s Bluff. Christmas with the Beast is a standalone novella from the Conduit Series, taking place outside of the Conduit Series timeline. It does not line up to follow or precede any of the existing titles and can be enjoyed separately by series fans and newcomers alike. The Conduit Series is complete! Binge Read the Series Today! Taken by the Beast Sleeping with the Beast Charmed by the Beast Granted by the Beast Wonderland with the Beast
She’s marked for a life she doesn’t want. He’s tasked to make her comply. Ophelia's been successful at hiding her true identity, until the mark of the serpent appears on her neck—a death sentence, should it be seen by anyone in her town. Hiding the mark might save her from falling victim to the witch hunts of her era, but the scorching sensation it carries can’t be ignored. When the mysterious Ethan is sent to collect her for a life of something more, she learns concealing the mark is the least of her worries. She’s destined to don a new mask—to join a dark, supernatural world and protect the future of people she may never meet. What she doesn’t know—what she learns too late—is that her initiation won’t be complete until she kills the man she loves. If you like intriguing female characters, edgy paranormal romances, and unique vampire lore, then you’ll love Her Sweetest Downfall, a prequel novella to the Forever Girl series. Scroll up and one click to start reading this short vampire romance today!
No one said saving the world would be easy. But nothing could have prepared Charisse for the sacrifices she would have to make. When Char travels through time to put an end to the dystopian future Darcus has created, she never expects the two lives most in danger would be her best friend’s kids. Or that they would have put themselves in such peril knowingly. And yet, here they are. Now, with the help of old friends, an underground rebellion called ‘Wonderland,’ a mad hatter, and a talking cat, Char must rescue her best friend’s daughter, Alice, all while trying to bridge the gap between supplicants and conduits to put a stop to Darcus’ nefarious plans once and for all. But as Char heads into the belly of the beast, with her own beast Abram at her side, it soon becomes clear that Darcus isn’t just some wicked mastermind. His plans transcend evil and were forged for revenge. Revenge he plans to exact with her blood alone. Just as Char finally reclaims the man Abram was before, she’ll be forced to sacrifice all they’ve fought for to stop Darcus from killing the gods themselves in this thrilling conclusion of The Conduit Series. Scroll up and one click to finish this steamy, action-packed paranormal romance series today! The Conduit Series is complete! Binge Read the Series Today! Taken by the Beast Sleeping with the Beast Charmed by the Beast Granted by the Beast Wonderland with the Beast
Don’t fall in love with the Doomed Queen. ALEC KLADIVO: Soldier. Hunter. Fool. When Alec was a boy, the border posts failed, and Ravagers infiltrated their sector. Through sacrificing his sister, he saved his city and gained the respect of Sector One’s Regent. Ever since that day, he has served his sector with unfailing loyalty and nobility. Until he met her. ADIRA CHOVANEK: Thief. Witch. Doomed Queen. In Sector One, there is no greater commodity than a witch. Which is exactly why each and every one of them are in hiding. Should they be discovered by the hunters, they will suffer one of two fates—both of which end in death—unless they can kill a Ravager and bring forth an heir for the sector’s Regent. The only problem is, the Regent is sterile, and would sooner exile a Doomed Queen than admit that to himself or anyone else. This is Adira's fate. THIRTEEN: The number of days before Adira’s death. Alec has given Adira just under two weeks to turn herself in and accept her role as the only person who might be able to save their failing sector from certain extinction. And he’s spent each and every one of those days trying to convince her it is the right thing to do. But what happens once he’s finally persuaded her, only to find out he’d been mistaken all along? Read what fans of The 100, Under the Dome, and Wayward Pines are hoping will be the next hit television drama when you scroll up and order your copy today!
About the Book The Shallow End of the Dating Pool compiled many dating stories meant to amuse, entertain, and show the lighter side of dating as a middle-aged woman in the 21st century. These adventures are based on true stories shared by friends of over 30 years. They are a group of divorced women chasing the fantasy of finding a “soulmate”. Instead, they find that having close friends to share a cold drink and lots of laughter with is more realistic and much better for the soul. This book is based on true stories, with names changed to protect anonymity. About the Author After earning a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice administration, Stacey Shope spent six years working in the trenches with troubled youth in a community-based treatment program that addressed the whole family. She then moved to the county juvenile probation office where she helped develop one of the first juvenile drug treatment courts in the state. During her 17 years there, she earned a master’s degree in administration of justice. Currently, she is a drug and alcohol counselor in a methadone clinic where the clientele consists of individuals struggling with opiate addiction, primarily heroin. Throughout her professional career, she has realized that humor acts as a pathway to connect with others. Shope’s daughter, Madison, continues to invest in her community by working with struggling adolescent females in a treatment facility. Her style and humor help her navigate concerns and help her clients progress. Michele Underhill welcomed Shope as a new student when she entered her school as an 11th grader. Unknowingly, they became friends for life. After working jobs that were unfulfilling, she became a non-traditional student as she earned her nursing degree later in life. She often wears her heart on her sleeve in hopes she will find her happily ever after. Her naivety and small-town upbringing lead to comical stories that always result in gut-splitting laughter. Shope’s longtime friend (and college roommate) Rebecca Hamilton has shared similar experiences as a teacher in the public school system. Her stories of teaching in a rural farming community, where everyone’s known by their cattle, are second to none. And if that wasn’t enough, raising four children (two older sons, Kyle and Jonathan, and two teenage daughters, Pam and Lilly) will have you laughing to keep from crying with daily amusements such as packing two different sneakers at a cross country meet and other world-crashing incidents. As divorced women, we bond, encourage, and comfort each other like all women should.
It's not until a missing girl is found chained up in Abram's home that this beauty realizes one of her romantic interests is a beast. When I took this job at New Haven's first ever Night Club, it was just to try to get on my own two feet. I hadn't expected to fall for my boss. Now, I can't seem to stay away, despite all the warning signs he's hiding something from me. It's not until I find a missing girl chained up in his home that I realize he's a beast. And by then, it's too late. Magic is real, and I'm really in trouble. My boss might chain me up next, and I think I'd like it. This hot alpha male shifter is sure to be your new favorite book boyfriend in this scorching hot beauty and the beast retelling! See what fans of Celia Kyle, Ilona Andrews, and J.R. Ward are calling their latest paranormal romance addiction. Scroll up and one-click today to start reading a steamy spin on a fairytale as old as time!
A young descendent of a true witch, Sophia discovers her familial curse can only be cured by entering a world of shifters, fae, and vampires who want her dead. Sophia's ancestor's body went missing after a Salem Witch Trials hanging. Now, over three centuries later, Sophia is cursed, and the only way to free herself is to find out what happened to her ancestor's body. As Sophia uses magic to find answers, she unknowingly paints a supernatural target on her back, making herself a beacon for creatures of the night. And they won't stop hunting her until they've collected what they want. There's one man who might be able to help her, but when Sophia finally decides to trust him, his own secrets place them both in more danger. Fans of True Blood, Twilight, and The Craft are devouring Rebecca Hamilton's witty, imaginative series. Scroll Up and One-Click The Forever Girl to start the hauntingly beautiful adventure today!
The third book in the instant New York Times bestselling series by Heather Marie Adkins and Rebecca Hamilton! Once a whip-smart detective and a powerful Shadow, Brooke Chandler has been stripped of both memories and identity. She now spends her days scrubbing floors, reduced to nothing more than a servant girl. But even with no memory of her previous life or how she ended up a slave, Brooke won’t remain trapped for long—not with friends and enemies alike vying to find her. Her escape attempt lands her in the deadly, beautiful land of Faerie, where nothing is as it seems—possibly including her father, The Winter King. Here, she rediscovers her past life, full of allies and foes all waiting for her return. Faced with the opportunity to flee, Brooke must decide which fate terrifies her more: staying where her enemies wants her dead, or returning to confront the ones who want her jailed for murder. See why Laurell K. Hamilton and Karen Marie Moning fans can’t get enough of this dark urban fantasy romance! Scroll up to one-click to continue the series today!
The war between Conduits and Supplicants is turned inside out when Charisse and Abram learn who’s in bed with who. After narrowly surviving a murderous mob, curvy Conduit/Supplicant Charisse and alpha Beast Abram escape to the remote island of Grimoult, where their relaxing vacation soon turns into a sinister suicide mission. People have been jumping from the island cliff in record numbers, but Charisse and Abram aren’t convinced these deaths are really suicides. Especially once they learn all the jumpers share the same dream-vision of a beautiful woman three days before their fall. Now it’s up to Charisse and Abram to find out what this “Sleeping Beauty” has to do with the suicides. Their search for answers leads them to the island king’s castle, where the beauty and her beast find themselves at the mercy of a kinky ruler whose sexist mentality and BDSM fetishes soon begin to rub off on the pair. But time is cut short when Charisse sees Sleeping Beauty for herself, marking her as the next suicide victim and leaving her only three days until her death.
The past comes back with a vengeance and lights the fuse to a supernatural war that could tear the world apart. When Charisse's formerly unmentioned first husband, Charlie Prince, crashes her romantic trip to the Big Apple with Abram, everything spirals out of her control. Woman are dropping dead all around him, and Charlie has no idea why. What he does know is that every victim is one of his ex-flings, and he needs Char's help to stop it before this strange phenomenon claims the life of his newest girlfriend. Or Charisse herself. But when Abram's powers mysteriously vanish, a fiendish figure from Satina's past pops up, and the truth about what's happening with Charlie comes to light, Charisse finds herself in deeper trouble than she ever thought imaginable. Faith will be tested, trust will be lost, and lives will be sacrificed. In the end, no one will make it out unharmed, and the events could very well spell the end to Char and Abram's relationship.
Life in the Dark Faction comes with risks no one prepared her for... Lydia Laveau has been chosen to participate in a decennial event that will pick two Wicked Born and their supplements to join the ranks of the Dark Faction leaders-a role she never wanted, and a competition that risks her life. But with a mysterious hex plaguing her boyfriend Anson, it's not enough for Lydia to survive; she needs to defeat the Midnight Circle, or a dark future looms ahead for all. And not just the students of Arcane Academy. Can Lydia keep her true nature under wraps without risking the outcome of the Program? Or will hoarding her secrets thrust the future of witch-kind into irreversible destruction?
A forgotten past, a dark mage, and an unyielding curse. Another team beat free-spirited archaeologist Olivia Perez to the dig of a lifetime, and now she’s left with the choice to wait for scraps or brave a dangerous, dusty tomb in hopes of finding other priceless artifacts. Her reward? A mysterious key she has no idea is cursed. Soon, Olivia realizes she’s brought home more than just an ancient rarity. Malevolent visions begin to plague her. Unnerved by what they reveal, she casts away the key...unknowingly placing it into the waiting hands of a dark mage bent on destruction. Only when a shifter agent from the Paranormal Intelligence and Tracking Organization arrives searching for the key does Olivia realize what a huge mistake she’s made. Forced to team up with the ill-tempered shifter, her journey to reclaim the cursed key leads down a twisting path of dark histories, dangerous magic, and deadly obstacles. But Olivia’s efforts to take back the ancient relic before the dark mage can destroy the lives of humans, shifters, witches, and fae alike are thwarted by her own dark past...and a price steeper than what she’s willing to pay. Fans of Tomb Raider and Ilona Andrews will love the blend of urban fantasy, magical adventure, and paranormal romance in THE CURSED KEY from Miranda Brock and New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Hamilton! Scroll up and one click to start this slow burn urban fantasy romance adventure!
In a world where the sun never sets, one girl must face the darkness in an attempt to save them all. Raised in a home for the unwanted and groomed for a life of service, orphan Lara’s worst fear is being selected during the Harvest. Things turn out worse than she fears, however, when one of her best friends, Karr, is called instead. In mourning, Lara bids Karr a tearful goodbye, thinking she’ll never see him again. But when he returns, mysteriously changed, and murders their other best friend in front of her eyes, it sets Lara on a path to discover not only what happened Karr inside the box, but what secrets lurk in the center of her Faction and the heart of her home. Once inside, she discovers a shocking connection to the darkness within herself that will threaten her faction forever, and that the time to contain that nefarious power is running out... Fans of Divergent and Twilight will love this dystopian paranormal romance from USA Today bestselling author Conner Kressley and New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Hamilton. Scroll up to one click and start reading this chilling mythical adventure of witches vs. fae!
In the magical community of New Orleans, there may be a fate worse than death after all... To stay alive, the Crescent Coven has always kept their magic small and their circle smaller. Especially since the leader of La Magie took special care to remind them daily who was the biggest witch in town. But when supernatural creatures start turning up dead, mere husks of themselves and their magic stolen, Odette must use more power than she ever has, no matter the risk of being caught. Especially now that a forbidden child—the next generation of the Crescent Coven—is growing in her best friend's womb. With the help of two sexy werewolves and an enigmatic vampire, can their coven muster up enough magic to unearth the killer? Or will years of suppressing their magic hamper their odds...making it too little too late to stop themselves from becoming the next target? Fans of Alice Hoffman and Charlaine Harris will love the magic and mystery of this urban fantasy slow burn romance. One-click today to discover if one small coven has what it takes to overcome evil.
She’ll need magical help to do the right thing—if she can remember what that is. When Ana walked into the Ceremony Hall, she expected to be named the next leader of her people—even if she didn’t want the job. She didn’t expect to end the day carrying the mark of an evil power that whispers dark thoughts of death and destruction to her at every moment. And she certainly never thought she’d be banished from the Sybii, her people. Now, if she wants to overcome the dark magic she carries, she’ll need the help of a young mage who can banish curses and the sibyl boy who’s loved her for years. If only they can keep from destroying this world—and others—in the process. Scroll Up and One Click to start this dark but playful series today!
We were soldiers in a war that could never take place, and our focus had to stay there. After her parents die in a mysterious fire, Razz discovers that her sister had been the intended target. Now Razz must find a way to keep her sister safe in the Circle...but the Circle is no place for little sisters wanted dead by the Regent herself. When the same mysterious magic that took her parents’ life follows on her sister’s trail, it becomes evident that the only hope of survival is accepting the help of Razz’s arrogantly attractive coworker to escape the Regent’s army. But what if saving her sister means risking the lives of everyone else?
Haunted. Cursed. Helpless. Life is dangerous this close to the Door to Hell. Half insane after the death of his wife and daughter, Rahym runs a Lodge near the Door to Hell. With a sector curse that causes anyone to collapse into Hibernation after four hours of exertion, a stay at the Lodge is the only way for people to cross the Karakum Desert without falling victim to fire or demonlings. Then Nakir, an old friend and the angel leading the rebel group known as Halos, appears with a plan to break the curse. He’s brought Rahym’s childhood love, Jennet, whose special witch powers may be the tipping point the resistance needs to win. But first, they’ll have to brave Hell itself. Fans of Nalini Singh and J.R. Ward will devour this urban fantasy romance full of angels and demons. Scroll up and one click today to discover what it takes to break the curse.
The restoration of a cursed painting transports a shy conservator back in time, trapping her in an alien world where she is accused of witchcraft; a crime punishable by death. Uncovering an image hidden beneath the painting she is repairing, Beatrice removes the false layer, activating a centuries old curse, which strands her in Elizabethan England. Her unexplainable arrival draws negative attention from the suspicious townsfolk, who imprison her when the mutilated body of a prominent merchant is discovered. Awaiting trial–and her impending death–Beatrice places her faith in Nicholas, the only man willing to defend her innocence. However, Nicholas is not who he claims, and when his dark secret is revealed, both face immediate execution. Anne Rice meets Diana Gabaldon in this intriguing blend of romance, historical fiction, and mystery. Dive into the past with Timeless Magic. Click now!
To be understood by another human being is the greatest gift ' The words strike a chord with Justine, an ambitious international television correspondent who is proud of her independence and success and poised for global media stardom as war looms in Iraq. But the haunting insecurities which lurk beneath her glamorous public image have damaged her relationships and threaten her chances of happiness. And when she falls in love with a man who seems to understand what drives her, she starts to question her values. Then a professional catastrophe blows her world apart. As she is plunged into a battle for survival in the tough world of 24 hour news, her lover's wife discovers the affair and sets out to annihilate her-until Justine reaches for a weapon which will shatter all of them. A Wife Is Just Another Womanis the story of a high-flying celebrity journalist's struggle to overcome her hidden, painful past and understand her own true feelings-and the needs of others.
Odette won the battle against La Magie, but as any soldier knows, one battle doesn’t win the war. Odette’s dreams of a happily ever after soon turn into a nightmare when more deaths end up on her doorstep and the people of her city are threatened. An unknown threat is stalking the supernatural community while hunting Odette and her friends, and as the threat grows and dormant magic awakens, loyalties are tested. Odette must be stronger and wield more powerful magic than ever before, but even with her friends by her side, will it be enough to navigate her new role? And as old gods show up, they will all soon have to ask themselves: Are the gods there to help...or hurt? Fans of Alice Hoffman and Charlaine Harris will love the magic and mystery of this urban fantasy slow burn romance. One-click today to discover if one small coven has what it takes to overcome evil.
It's Wendy Darling's turn to 'grow up,' to find her place among the Corporation she calls home. And she's ready to submit to the Change...until a discovery about her youngest brother Michael throws everything into chaos.
Forced to choose between two forbidden loves. Rose desperately wants to escape her abusive father and the dark spirits who haunt her, but before she can get away, her daughter is kidnapped, and the spirits force her three hundred years into the past. Now trapped in the midst of the Salem witch trials, Rose is left with only one way out: facing certain death to banish the dark spirits that plague the town before they destroy civilization and trap her in this alternate life. Even if she completes the task in time to return to Georgia and save her daughter, there’s still one problem: she’s falling in love with a man who can’t return with her. Fans of The Crucible who like dark paranormal fantasy, peculiar supernatural creatures, and unusual, troubled characters will love the next installment in Rebecca Hamilton’s bestselling series. Scroll Up and One Click to continue this highly addictive series today!
There’s an angel-killer on the loose, and Stella’s at the top of the hit list. When the Department of Metaphysical and Naturalistic Detection (D.M.N.D.) sends Stella to solve a murder case, the last thing she expects is the victim to be an angel...let alone one branded with her mark. Then again, seeing as she’s Lucifer, Heaven’s first fallen angel, is it really so surprising? It seems someone is heaven-bent on invading earth to rid away evil, starting with Stella and her people. And if she doesn’t find the person responsible soon, her friends will be the first to die in this supernatural cleansing. As it turns out, the fallen aren’t the bad guys after all. But can Stella save them without revealing the prophecy she doesn’t want anyone to know about? Fans of Linsey Hall, C.N. Crawford, and Nalini Singh will thrill to this slow burn urban fantasy romance packed with action, magic, and mystery! Scroll up and one-click today to read what happens when it turns out Lucifer is actually a kickass female detective!
Druids on the loose, wolves out for revenge...what’s the Devil to do? Stella Andrila works for the Department of Metaphysical and Naturalistic Detection (D.M.N.D.) solving murders in New Orleans. The one thing she never expected? Someone to kidnap her. Upon escape, her life is thrown into turmoil, and the only thing left to do is to trust the one person she knows she can’t: the same man who threw her in a cage. She’ll have to rely on enemies and friends alike to help her track down the Creator and stem the madness before the world breaks. But with everything going wrong and the bad guys lurking around every corner, this proves to be her toughest assignment yet. With archangels preparing to rampage and the secrets of the past coming to life, can Stella manage to stay one step ahead of fate? Or will the prophecy happen whether she wants it to...or not? Fans of Linsey Hall, C.N. Crawford, and Nalini Singh will thrill to this slow burn urban fantasy romance packed with action, magic, and mystery! Scroll up and one-click today to read what happens when it turns out Lucifer is actually a kick-ass female detective!
Archeologist Olivia Perez accepts the dig of the lifetime, only to be plagued by a curse and thrust into a supernatural war. After unearthing a cursed key, an ancient magic possesses archaeologist Olivia Perez, and the dark, dangerous power threatens to consumer her. The only way to free herself? Defeat the dark mage...before he destroys the world. Forced to team up with an ill-tempered shifter, her journey to reclaim four cursed keys—and the pandoras box they could open—leads down a twisting path of dark histories, dusty tombs, and deadly obstacles. A swath of betrayals, corruption, and loss bring earth’s supernatural together for one final battle, but to bring an end to Vehrin’s destruction, will Olivia be forced to succumb to eternal damnation? Read the complete Cursed Key Trilogy and see for yourself why this USA Today bestselling series is loved by fans of Tomb Raider and Ilona Andrews! Scroll up and one click to conjure this epic slow burn urban fantasy romance to your ereader today!
Four favorite paranormal romance authors present their favorite characters in four tales of bloodlust, appetites that must be sated again and again, and the passion that feeds them... In the heat of the night, anything goes. Boundaries are crossed and secret yearnings take shape. Creatures stalk the shadows, surrendering to their wildest needs—and satisfying hungers that take their victims beyond fear to the dark edge of desire... Includes an Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter story from New York Times bestselling author Laurell K. Hamilton.
Rebecca Forest was born in September 1956, in Puyallup, Washington, and moved to Oregon in 1968, where she remains. Her pastime is writing and passing on her experiences in life through her writing. She lives in a small town where nobody knows that she writes; she is known more for her lapidary work with her husband.
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