A gifted young man with unparalleled skills and keen senses, becomes the greatest hunter of all time. Aiden decides to leave his people and seek out the fierce creatures in another part of the world that wreak havoc on mankind. The threat is unimaginable, and it becomes his mission to conquer the creatures, particularly the ferocious dragon, Dromreign, to save the world. But, is this his destiny?A gifted young man, born into an obscure tribe, quickly becomes the leader of his people. His unparalleled skills, keen intellect, and extraordinary senses, along with his tireless work ethic turn him into the greatest hunter of all time.In his part of the world, there are no great beasts, yet rumor has it that elsewhere there are fierce creatures that wreak havoc on mankind. Aiden decides to leave his people, to seek out adventure, and test his skills against these beasts. He quickly discovers that the threat is beyond anything imaginable. It becomes his mission to conquer the creatures, particularly the ferocious dragon, Dromreign, and to save the world. But, is this his destiny?

The God of all Hotties, with his dreamy green eyes and abs to die for. When Keatyn goes to Eastbrooke, their attraction is intense. He gives her a four-leaf clover, kisses her atop the Ferris wheel, and turns her brain to cotton candy. But . . . there's always a but in love stories, right? Discover when and how Aiden learned who Keatyn really was, and why he didn't confront her with his knowledge in pivotal new scenes from his point of view. **This book contains series spoilers. Please finish book seven before reading this.

New York Times-bestselling author Aiden Thomas returns to the beloved world of The Sunbearer Trials in Celestial Monsters, a heart-stopping duology finale, in which three young semidioses travel through a dark monster-infested world, facing down chaotic Obsidian gods, in a quest to save their friends and return the sun to the sky.Teo never thought he could be a Hero. Now, he doesn't have a choice.The sun is gone, the Obsidian gods have been released from their prison, and chaos and destruction are wreaking havoc on Reino del Sol. All because Teo refused to sacrifice a fellow semidiós during the Sunbearer Trials.With the world plunged into perpetual night, Teo, his crush Aurelio, and his best friend Niya must journey to the dark wilderness of Los Restos, battling vicious monsters while dealing with guilt, trauma, and a (very distracting) burgeoning romance between Teo and Aurelio. Determined to rescue the captured semidioses and retrieve...

When Emilia Banks finishes her freshman year of college and meets the enchanting and successful Aiden Scott, her thoroughly planned life takes an unpredicted turn towards danger and devotion.Aiden thought he had everything he could dream of... youth, wealth and power. That is until Emilia dances into his life, setting a blazing fire of color through every dark corner he's hidden himself inside of.The question remains, is her light to bright, her soul too pure to be so utterly consumed with someone that has such dark demons lurking around at every corner?Is Emilia ready to be involved with the dangerous games that Aiden's empire entails?

My bed is soft at night, now. The air in my room is fresh, and I always leave the door open so that the air remains like that. I don’t often open the window, just every now and then. For those who don't know, AIDEN'S STORY is a short story about Aiden from SILENT CHILD. It's about the time period directly after SILENT CHILD ends, where Aiden tries to make sense of what happened to him in the bunker.

He lost the love of his life—She's never found a man worth fighting for.After Aiden lost his wife, he never thought he'd feel that spark again. He lives by a set of three rules: no commitments, no attachments, no promises. His rules guard his heart and honor his wife's memory even if her dying wish was for him to find love again.Aiden is only concerned about his work, keeping his crew safe, and raising his young daughter into a strong, independent woman. He doesn't have time for a woman in his life, and he's most definitely not interested in a second chance at love.When a Category 5 hurricane threatens the Gulf, Aiden needs to get his crew to safety, but during the evacuation two of his men are injured. He's forced to call for a helicopter medevac to rescue his wounded crewmembers. He never expected the helicopter pilot would be a woman, let alone a war-decorated hero. He most definitely didn't expect her to fall into his arms. But she does. And that's all it takes to jump-start his dead heart.What is it about Ariel that makes his heart beat for the first time since his wife's death? The brunette beauty is something he's not prepared to handle. Maybe it's her sexy smile which inflames his lust? Or the fire in her eyes when he questions her skill as a pilot? Perhaps it's in the way she challenges his sexist attitudes with her fiery temper? She's strong, independent, everything he admires in a woman, and she's awakening desires he never thought he'd feel again. The more time he spends with Ariel, the more his rules are tested. He's getting attached to the brunette beauty and making promises for the future. The spark she ignites is powerful enough to make him believe she is the love of a lifetime—if he lets it.But there's no time for falling in love. He needs to focus on getting his wounded off the oil rig before the monster of all storms slams into the Gulf. Hurricane Julian doesn't care about their fledgling romance. It changes course and picks up speed. It's a destructive monster headed on a direct collision course with the oil rig. The rescue mission is grounded and they have no choice but to weather the storm and hope for the best.Can their fledgling romance weather the storm? Or will Aiden lose everything when the hurricane slams into the rig? Grab your copy today and find out.  Powerfully written, Aiden delivers a dramatic story about love, loss, and life. Be prepared to get blown away!

Books One, Two, and Three of the bestselling Judas Chronicles series

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When children start to go missing in the local woods, a teen girl must face her fears and a past she can't remember to rescue them in this atmospheric YA novel from the author of Cemetery Boys. It's been five years since Wendy and her two brothers went missing in the woods, but when the town's children start to disappear, the questions surrounding her brothers' mysterious circumstances are brought back into the light. Attempting to flee her past, Wendy almost runs over an unconscious boy lying in the middle of the road...Peter, a boy she thought lived only in her stories, asks for Wendy's help to rescue the missing kids. But, in order to find them, Wendy must confront what's waiting for her in the woods.Praise for Aiden Thomas and Cemetery Boys: "This stunning debut novel from Thomas is detailed, heart-rending, and immensely romantic." —Mark Oshiro, author of Anger is a Gift"Aiden Thomas...

Aiden has high hopes for his own mission, but Las Vegas and a woman accused of killing her own husband wasn't it. Then he finds out it's a special request from a man he's long respected and that the woman in question was his cousin. Even more confusing is the series of other murders that, according to the local law enforcement, are linked to her as well. Toby's life has been one long nightmare, and, just when a light shines in to save her, and she hopes she will survive this after all, the cops decide she's the one who murdered her husband. Hardly ... but, if she'd had the guts and the lack of concern for spending the rest of her life in jail for getting justice, then she'd have done it. But, as it was, if they can't figure out who and what is going on, she'll be spending her life in prison regardless. And that would be a shame, considering she'd just met Aiden, one of the most interesting men to cross her path. Now if only he'd been here years ago, before her...

To claim his mate, he’ll have to come out of the shadows… A Stranded Artist Winnifred Parker is a survivor. She’s been on her own since she was sixteen. But when stranded on an island with nothing but her paint set, she has new obstacles to overcome. Not the least of which is the sexy, tattooed musician she’s marooned with. A Roguish Rocker Aiden’s inner dragon knows Winnifred is his mate, and he'll do anything to be near her. Abandoned on the island together, he has the chance to impress Winnie with his guitar riffs. But winning her heart will require more sincerity than this mysterious rogue is ready to reveal. A Stealthy Attack... When vampires arrive, Aiden can no longer conceal his dragon nature. He whisks Winnie away, but her rescue comes at a terrible price. Winnifred wants nothing to do with him! Will Aiden ever come out of hiding again? And if he does, can the self-sufficient painter admit she needs love, not only to the secretive warrior, but to herself?

Aiden had no idea he had a kid. But now little Holly’s on his doorstep, the product of a short relationship he had a few years ago. Her mother’s now dead. He gets onto hiring a nanny right away, and child psychology graduate Ciara is the obvious choice. Not only is she educated and great with kids, she’s got this something about her Aiden can’t stop thinking about…Soon they’re falling in love, but there’s a major problem.Both were raised by cold, absentee fathers, and neither of them wants to be vulnerable enough to say how they really feel. Ciara can’t deal with Aiden’s coldness, so she bails out. But then she finds out she’s pregnant with his child.Will everything fall apart? Or will Ciara and Aiden somehow find a way to create a happy family?

I finally learned how to use my powers, and just when things were starting to look up, I was attacked and everything changed.A student on a Dox-induced rampage ripped through the academy grounds just to get to me. Dozens were hurt, myself included, but with the help of my friends, I was able to put an end to the chaos. I barely escaped with my life, and I was happy that it was over, but something's been different since the attack.After I recovered, I noticed that my powers were no longer working as they should. Dr. Kresnik and Mr. Hoover said that everything's fine, but for some reason, it hurts to channel my energy, and when I do summon my flames, they're barely an ember.Everyone thinks I'm a hero because of what I did to stop that attack, but I don't feel like one. I feel a lot of things, but none of them are remotely heroic. If anything, I'm afraid.Things are changing, and I'd feel a lot better about it if my powers were back in commission. Even at my strongest, I was too weak to win on my own. If something were to happen now when the academy is vulnerable, I wouldn't stand a chance…and that's just the thing.Something is happening. The longer I stay here, the more I can see that things are beginning to shift.A change is coming, and I need to be prepared for whatever comes my way. We all do.

A trans boy determined to prove his gender to his traditional Latinx family summons a ghost who refuses to leave in Aiden Thomas's paranormal YA debut Cemetery Boys, described by Entertainment Weekly as "groundbreaking." Yadriel has summoned a ghost, and now he can't get rid of him.When his traditional Latinx family has problems accepting his true gender, Yadriel becomes determined to prove himself a real brujo. With the help of his cousin and best friend Maritza, he performs the ritual himself, and then sets out to find the ghost of his murdered cousin and set it free.However, the ghost he summons is actually Julian Diaz, the school's resident bad boy, and Julian is not about to go quietly into death. He's determined to find out what happened and tie off some loose ends before he leaves. Left with no choice, Yadriel agrees to help Julian, so that they can both get what they want. But the longer Yadriel spends with Julian, the...

Praise for Aiden James: "Aiden James is a master storyteller... Out-freaking-standing-excellent!" ~Detra Fitch of Huntress Reviews for Plague of Coins "We are watching a master at work." ~J.R. Rain, Bestselling Author of the Vampire for Hire series About Maid of Heaven: The year 1429, in the region of Orleans France, sets the stage for the emergence in history of one very brave girl: Joan of Arc. It also marks a key moment in the evolution of one of the most reviled men to ever walk the earth. Emmanuel Ortiz - better known as the immortal Judas Iscariot - may not understand why he is drawn to serve Joan and her desire to free France from the specter of English tyranny. However, he is compulsively drawn to her unusual mixture of innocence and grit to the point her noble cause becomes his own. But with any adventure involving Judas, this one comes with danger and heartache - as great as any he has endured during the past fifteen-hundred-years walking the earth. Fortunately, Roderick Cooley is also along for the ride, ready to rescue his long time friend when trouble is found. In the case of Joan of Arc, enemies and potential pitfalls abound. The arrival of a long time enemy hell-bent on making sure Judas/Emmanuel never finds lasting peace or love spurs Joan and her immortal companion to make difficult choices that could forever alter the course of history. Can the struggle between an accursed disciple seeking to better understand the will of God Almighty and the anointed teenage girl given to visions she cannot turn away from be happily resolved? ... Or, must Joan forego all of her personal desires in order to save France from falling into oblivion? These questions and more are waiting to be answered in Maid of Heaven.  

Aiden Anderson had a tough life. Most everyone he loved died before he was eighteen. When he died, things got a little weird. 

I always knew I was different, but I never knew why. My name is Aiden Cross, and if you asked me a month ago if this type of thing existed, an academy for the exceptional, I'd call you a liar.The supernatural exists, and apparently, I'm one of them. It's in my DNA, just like all of the other students here at the academy.I thought it was cool to be around others like me, but it turns out that this school is like high school on steroids. Having powers just makes things worse.There's Tristen, a pyro, who bullies me every chance that he gets. His powers are more developed than the rest, so he has no problem pushing me around. If that wasn't enough, his goons also join in on the fun, especially when Kaci is around. I like her. I think she's amazing, but I'm pretty sure Tristen likes her, too. And who wouldn't? She's smart, funny, resourceful, and can move things with her freaking mind.It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out why sharing a crush with your nemesis sucks. Him showing off usually means me looking like a loser, and I already have a hard enough time as it is fitting in.And then, there's another girl, Summer. A literal ice queen who does whatever she wants, whenever she wants. Her parents picked her name as a cruel joke, because anything bright and sunny is like death to her, and to be honest, I don't even know how she's still at the academy. I'm sold on the idea that she high-key hates everybody and everything, but we always seem to cross paths at the worst times.  Which…yeah… (Is her hair really jet-black? She has to dye it, right? That's not natural, right?)Anyway, my classmates aside, the academy is full of its own challenges. The classes are tough, the exercises are brutal, and to top it off, I'm at a major disadvantage because I can't access my powers at will, and I'm in the advanced courses.I'm doing my best to stay afloat, but Tristen isn't making it easy. The academy is fast-paced, but I still have other things to focus on besides academia, like why I was attacked before I came here and the true nature behind my abilities.And don't even get me started on dealing with the wild things that pop up at any given time on this crazy campus.*This series is not a Harem*

Aiden (The Mavericks, Book 18)

Uploaded by [StormRG]In this third installment of The Judas Chronicles, William Barrow (AKA Judas Iscariot) is faced with recovering the silver coin he dreads above all others. Known as the "Singing Coin" among the ancients, this shekel was originally lost long ago...on the very night of Jesus Christ's arrest in Jerusalem. Hoping to save it for last, until after the other twenty-nine coins are recovered, Viktor Kaslow's recent designs for the coin thwart William's plan. A new murder spree has begun for the ruthless Kaslow, who races against William and the immortal Roderick Cooley to obtain the coin from a reclusive Essene sect residing in the Bolivian Andes. But unlike William and Kaslow's previous confrontations, this one involves many more outside interests, since this coin contains unusual properties. If it falls into the wrong hands, the entire world will be brought to its trembling knees....The stakes have never been higher for William, his family, and the welfare of mankind. To stop Kaslow, William must rely on the help of Roderick, Alistair, and a host of others, both mortal and immortal, to have any hope of reclaiming blood coin number twenty-four before time runs out. Acclaim for the novels of Aiden James:"The intense writing style of Aiden James kept my eyes glued to the story and the pages seemed to fly by at warp speed. ...Twists, turns, and surprises pop up at random times to keep the reader off balance. It all blends together to create one of the best stories I have read all year."--Detra Fitch, Huntress Reviews for "The Devil's Paradise""Aiden James has written a deeply psychological, gripping tale that keeps the readers hooked from page one."--Bookfinds review for "The Forgotten Eden""Not only is Aiden James a storyteller par excellence, but his material for his story is riveting."--Huntress Reviews for "The Forgotten Eden""The hook to this excellent suspense thriller is the twists that will keep readers wondering what is going on as nothing is quite what it seems. Adding to the excitement is that the audience will wonder whether the terror is an evil supernatural creature or an amoral human...Aiden James provides a dark thriller that grips fans from the opening."--Harriet Klausner for "The Forgotten Eden""Aiden James writing style flows very easily and I found that "Cades Cove" snowballed into a very gripping tale. Clearly the strengths in the piece were as the spirit's interaction became prevalent with the family... The Indian lore and ceremonies and the flashbacks to Allie Mae's (earthly) demise were very powerful. I think those aspects separated the work from what we've seen before in horror and ghost tales."--Evelyn Klebert, author of "A Ghost of a Chance" and "Dragonflies""Aiden James has a keen eye for detail and an uncanny knack for scaring the hell out of me. We are watching a master at work. "The Raven Mocker" is a nearly perfect thriller. Ghost stories don't get any better than this."--J.R. Rain, Bestselling author of the "Vampire for Hire" series"As with the previous titles I have read by this author, I found the author's writing style to be silky smooth and the main plot line to be extremely creative. The fertile imagination of Aiden James definitely knows what today's readers want to see in their stories."--Detra Fitch, Huntress Reviews for "The Vampires' Last Lover"About the AuthorAn author fascinated by Gothic history and the supernatural, Aiden James presently has written thirteen novels and eight co-authored books with many more to follow--including one more solo effort (Judas Chronicles)and four more co-authored books by the end of 2013. He resides in Tennessee with his lovely wife, Fiona, and their two sons, Christopher and Tyler. An avid researcher of all things paranormal, Aiden still spends time investigating haunted locales throughout the Deep South.To learn more about Aiden James and his latest books, please visit his website: aidenjamesfiction.com. You can also follow him on Facebook and Twitter.

Uploaded by [StormRG]For William Barrow, two thousand years is a very long time…too long, when it is a perpetual punishment for betraying Jesus Christ.The man originally known as Judas Iscariot is on a mission to recover thirty silver shekels once paid to him for his ultimate treachery. Twenty-two coins have been recovered, leaving just eight to go. But when his Russian nemesis, Viktor Kaslow, also becomes immortal, the stakes are immediately raised. Kaslow has followed William and his son, Alistair, to Hong Kong in search of a ‘blood coin’ passed down through Genghis Khan. The coin presently belongs to an esteemed Chinese collection. But along with the coin are other cursed items from the famed Mongol Emperor. William soon learns he can’t have the ‘one’ without the others.William has waited eight hundred years for a second chance to reclaim this particular coin that inspired the Mongolian Empire’s bloody violence it was once famous for. While Kaslow closes in, seeking his own vengeance, William and Alistair race against the CIA and an unscrupulous American businessman intent on reaching the cursed ‘treasure trove’ before them.Much is at stake for the Barrows and the world, as a deadly weapon unseen for centuries lies in wait alongside blood coin number twenty-three….*This new edition of Reign of Coins comes to you after a thorough tightening of the story, following constructive feedback during the past year. I would like to thank Alisa Gus, of Curiosity Quills Press, for her invaluable editing assistance in preparing this book for re-release. Peace to all, Aiden James ~ April 16th, 2013*Acclaim for the novels of Aiden James:“The intense writing style of Aiden James kept my eyes glued to the story and the pages seemed to fly by at warp speed. …Twists, turns, and surprises pop up at random times to keep the reader off balance. It all blends together to create one of the best stories I have read all year.”—Detra Fitch, Huntress Reviews for “The Devil’s Paradise”“Aiden James has written a deeply psychological, gripping tale that keeps the readers hooked from page one.”—Bookfinds review for “The Forgotten Eden”“Not only is Aiden James a storyteller par excellence, but his material for his story is riveting.”—Huntress Reviews for “The Forgotten Eden”“The hook to this excellent suspense thriller is the twists that will keep readers wondering what is going on as nothing is quite what it seems. Adding to the excitement is that the audience will wonder whether the terror is an evil supernatural creature or an amoral human…Aiden James provides a dark thriller that grips fans from the opening.”—Harriet Klausner for “The Forgotten Eden”“Aiden James writing style flows very easily and I found that “Cades Cove” snowballed into a very gripping tale. Clearly the strengths in the piece were as the spirit’s interaction became prevalent with the family… The Indian lore and ceremonies and the flashbacks to Allie Mae’s (earthly) demise were very powerful. I think those aspects separated the work from what we’ve seen before in horror and ghost tales.”—Evelyn Klebert, author of “A Ghost of a Chance” and “Dragonflies”“Aiden James has a keen eye for detail and an uncanny knack for scaring the hell out of me. We are watching a master at work. “The Raven Mocker” is a nearly perfect thriller. Ghost stories don't get any better than this.”—J.R. Rain, Bestselling author of the “Vampire for Hire” series“As with the previous titles I have read by this author, I found the author's writing style to be silky smooth and the main plot line to be extremely creative. The fertile imagination of Aiden James definitely knows what today's readers want to see in their stories.”—Detra Fitch, Huntress Reviews for “The Vampires’ Last Lover”About the AuthorAn author fascinated by Gothic history and the supernatural, Aiden James presently has written thirteen novels and eight co-authored books with many more to follow--including one more solo effort (Judas Chronicles)and four more co-authored books by the end of 2013. He resides in Tennessee with his lovely wife, Fiona, and their two sons, Christopher and Tyler. An avid researcher of all things paranormal, Aiden still spends time investigating haunted locales throughout the Deep South.To learn more about Aiden James and his latest books, please visit his website: aidenjamesfiction.com. You can also follow him on Facebook and Twitter.

Emmanuel Ortiz holds an ancient and dark secret…His real name is Judas Iscariot.Forced to walk the earth as a cursed immortal, Judas’ disguise as Emmanuel does little to ease his eternal loneliness. Having recovered nine of his thirty blood coins, his focus is not yet on redemption for his treacherous role in the betrayal of Jesus Christ. Distractions come easily for the rich entrepreneur and sometimes sleuth who presently resides in England, 1888. Fascinated by the spate of murders in London’s poverty stricken Whitechapel, Emmanuel soon realizes the killings resemble others he is familiar with, and the bloody signature of killing and taunts speaks to the unholy talents of yet another immortal…an enemy from long ago.This knowledge fuels his determination to track and apprehend the infamous Jack the Ripper at any cost.With the backdrop of a Victorian Society, rigid and moralistic, along with the plight of those less fortunate, Emmanuel seeks to align himself with Scotland Yard. With the help of his immortal pal, Roderick Cooley, and by pretending to be an American private investigator interested in the horrific prostitute killings, he sets out to stop the senseless bloodshed. But, has he bitten off more than he can chew, by immersing himself in the slums and disease of the Ripper’s hunting grounds? As the mystery unfolds it becomes the ultimate test…not only of his abilities as an immortal, but also of his very soul.

The forces of survival and destruction swirl in the darkest corners of men's minds. The nature of the beast cannot be harnessed, and survival is the purest of all instincts. Survival of the species itself goes soul deep. But can the human heart accept and adapt as easily? Can Charity bestow the love and the acceptance that has always been a part of her, to the man whose very survival depended on the hardening of his heart, of his soul? And can Aiden maintain that cruelty now, in the face of the sacrifices she made? Only time and nature can tell…