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Stock transporter Tobie Mason is driving a trio of valuable thoroughbred racing mares from Kentucky to a California farm when her rig becomes involved in a multiple vehicle pileup, and the most valuable of the three escapes to join a herd of wild horses. When she seeks help to recover her horse, everyone in the small town nearby gives the same answer: Go see Wild Maggie.

In this gripping and emotionally charged Victorian drama, Louisa May Alcott reveals a darker, passionate side of her storytelling. Pauline’s Passion and Punishment follows the intense emotional journey of Pauline, a woman betrayed by the man who once swore he loved her.

In a small country household, a gentle and kind young girl is forced into a life of drudgery by her cruel stepmother and vain stepsisters. Known only as “Cinderella” for the ashes on her clothes, she endures her hardships with patience and grace.

Dreamikins by Amy Le Feuvre is a tender and whimsical tale of childhood wonder, set against the gentle English countryside in the early 20th century. When young sisters Freda and Daffy are sent to stay at their father’s quiet country estate while their mother is away in London and their father serves in the war, they discover far more than they ever imagined. A mysterious locked door in the garden sets them on a journey of curiosity and courage—leading to a hidden, enchanted world where they meet Fibo, a kind and curious man who becomes their storyteller, companion, and guide.

Veteran serial killer Klaus Fischer is determined that his most recent murder will be his last, but like many retirements, this one isn't sticking. No one has come close to suspecting he's buried the victims on his quiet suburban California cul-de-sac property—but he's feeling the urge to kill again, and this time he's set his sights on a target dangerously close to home.

In this enchanting fairy tale by Little Women author Louisa May Alcott, a tender-hearted Water-Spirit named Ripple embarks on a breathtaking journey across ocean, earth, and sky to keep a sacred promise. When a grieving mother begs for the return of her drowned child, Ripple dares to defy the limits of her realm and seeks the help of the powerful Fire-Spirits, enduring great trials in the name of love, sacrifice, and hope.

Step into the gentle world of Twilight Stories, a heartwarming collection of short tales by Catharine Shaw that brings together timeless lessons of faith, family, and spiritual growth. Guided by the wise and kind Aunt Ruth, four curious children embark on a reflective journey into the promises of God—described as comforting "tickets" for the soul.

Scotty and Alora have a one-night stand, believing they'll never see each other again. But as luck would have it, their friends run in the same circles. He's a hockey player, she's a medical student, the love story writes itself. But Alora doesn't believe in love. Scotty is determined to try and prove it to her. Even though she's the most stubborn woman he's ever met, they can't deny the connection they have. The fate that draws them in.

In this enchanting tale, young Eva finds herself whisked away to the magical realm of Fairy Land, where kind-hearted elves tend to flowers, heal wounded creatures, and inspire goodness in the world. Guided by her fairy friends, Eva learns powerful lessons about compassion, patience, and the quiet strength of love. As she journeys through fragrant gardens, shimmering palaces, and even shadowed city streets, Eva discovers that the smallest acts of kindness can bring light to the darkest places.

Jo has a gift. She is a mathematical prodigy—a woman who sees and thinks in numbers. She secures a job as a teller at Central Bank & Trust, where she recreates herself as a modern woman and rises through the professional ranks. While working at the bank, Jo becomes fascinated by Levi Arrowood, the dark and mysterious manager of the Sky Club, an infamous speakeasy and jazz club on the mountainside above town.

Wedding planner Bailey Bliss always knew she would plan her first love's wedding. She just assumed she'd be the bride walking down the aisle. But it seems life has a sense of humor. Just when she thinks everything has fallen into place after her ex moves back to the Bay area, his fiancée hires her to plan their destination wedding. The smart thing to do would be to cancel the contract. Unfortunately, the hopeless romantic, AKA glutton for punishment, in her can't do that. She needs to see the man who she's pined two decades for say 'I do' to someone else.

With a war looming and a moody vampire roommate, Violet has her hands full these days. Add on a shifter stalking her at all hours of the day and night, and she's about to lose her mind. When Violet realizes the wolves aren't quite on her side yet, she has to make a choice. Absolve the wolves of their responsibility to the world, or use the power Easton inadvertently granted her and show them what a true leader looks like. She can force them to submit to her rule, but that isn't Violet's way.

Lucifer's efforts to secure the angel's cooperation are proving unsuccessful until a chance meeting ends with an invitation to attend a forum. There's only one caveat. Violet's presence is required, and she must offer a demonstration of her powers. Lucifer is against it. Clara wants to destroy them all. Dave is . . . Dave. And the enigmatic ruler of the dragons doesn't care about any of it. He's chosen to pursue Violet with a single-minded focus. But whether he wants her for her or her powers remains unknown.

What happens when you accidentally kidnap a Fae King, invite a demented vampire queen to bunk with you, and enlist both to plot revenge against the dragons? Violet doesn't know yet, but she's about to find out. Her little jaunt to the fae lands ended with Violet carrying more luggage out than she brought in. Now, with a ticked off Unseelie King brooding and tied up in the corner, she has to figure out how to smooth relations while also deciphering Michael's newest plans.

With her life a weird mess right now, Violet has no one to turn to. Az is still in hiding, and she's never been able to trust Max. Lucifer has offered a shoulder, but Violet knows better than to trust the original Serpent and her brand spanking new employer. Doesn't she? As the hunt for the creature who escaped the boundaries continues, more Potionsmasters meet their ends. But when someone she definitely shouldn't trust offers her a cryptic clue, Violet has to decide if her life is worth the truth. Can she endanger everyone she loves and the entire world to save her own hide?

By day, Violet is a supposed charlatan running a potion shop in New Orleans and catering to drunk tourists who want to take a walk on the wild side. By night, she's a Potion Master, a rare, magical being whose shop straddles the portal to Earth and Hell, slinging potions to magical beasts who only come out at night. She's also the protector of both, a neutral being who carefully navigates the Accords between oblivious humans and the creatures who wouldn't mind snacking on them. Unfortunately for both sides, Violet is terrible at her job.

With Violet's identity revealed to her closest allies, the time has come for her to embrace who she is. But who is she anyway? Witch? Angel? Demon? None of the above? Meanwhile, Daddy Dearest is busy gathering a powerful force to stage a coup in Heaven, while Violet and the crew have to harness her powers and teach her to use them before he succeeds.