An anthology of speculative fiction stories, dealing with the theme of Waste.A Gunfighter finds himself going head to head with a dragon in the Wasteland. Two modern day sorceresses discover the price for wasting love. A priest and a demon discuss wasted faith. A young man wastes the truth about the disappearance of his brother. A wannabe rock-star wastes his foresight in an encounter with a man from Mars. After God is declared dead, a man wastes a trip to church. Business partners struggle to make a living in the Wasteland. A hunter finds something too good to waste. A protector's trust is wasted on a cowardly lover. And a man at the end of the world wastes his life for an old, childhood dream.From Waste to Waste the sparks of hope flicker where they should sputter and die, defiant to the last; yet in the core of even stalwart hearts Waste lies in wait.

He's the only man who can help her! When Zuri's brother disappears, Zuri turns to the only man she knows who has the power to help her; Sheik Tiran bin Linar – the fiancé she has been resisting! Despite the chemistry that sizzles whenever he's close, she still isn't ready for marriage! But resisting Tiran's sensual touch is too hard and she succumbs to her desire for the man. Their search...and their passion...results in an unintended consequence. Now Zuri is carrying the man's child. Will she ever know if Tiran loves her for herself? Or if he is marrying her out of political obligation? Enjoy this scandalous story filled with intrigue and passion!

Will she find a new home......In the surgeon's arms?For Dr. Freya Grey, spending six months working with Amsterdam's leading children's cardiac surgeon, Lucas Van de Berg, proves a delicious distraction from painful memories. But knowing that she can't stay in the city that haunts her, Freya is torn between her head and her heart. Lucas has shown her Amsterdam in a new light...but is that enough to make her want to stay? "...absolutely entertaining, fast-paced and a story I couldn't put down.... Overall, Ms. Wicks has delivered a wonderful read in this book where the chemistry between this couple was strong; the romance was delightful and special...."-Harlequin Junkie on From Doctor to Daddy "An emotional roller coaster romance with both characters learning to trust, superb read."-Goodreads on Tempted by the Hot-Shot Doc

Highland Avenger (Renegade Scots, Book 3)

Agatha Bellinger is old-fashioned, ill-tempered, rich, and absolutely convinced someone is trying to kill her. After her suspicious death, a mansion full of greedy relatives are willing to swear that she was just imagining things - but kleptomaniac detective Felix Green and his associate, Sam Alders, know better. Together, the pair unravel the subtle plot behind old Agatha's murder and piece together her Death in Detail.

Getting abducted by aliens is not the worst thing to ever happen to Millie Rogers. The lowest point in her life comes after the rescue when she's forced to deal with him—Nadir, the alien man tasked with ensuring the abducted humans get home to New Terra. He's made his contempt of humans blatantly obvious—so why does he keep dogging her? The caped, horned, furry alien is the most supercilious, fascinating, obnoxious, handsome, condescending, rugged jerk she's ever met. She can't wait to see the last of his muscular backside. As the Advisor Most Loyal to His Majesty the King of Araset, Nadir faces some difficult assignments, but none so challenging as shepherding the human female, Millie Rogers, back to New Terra. The smart-mouthed spitfire with the lush body seems to go out of her way to bedevil—and beguile—him. Despite her rudeness, he can't seem to stay away from her. Luckily, she'll soon be home where she belongs—and away from...

Edin is a simple man. He follows the rules put forth by the gods of Ilmarinen. When he meets a mysterious woman, Edin begins to make choices that affect the future of his world. He unknowingly helps to create a prophecy that will change everything. It is the beginning of the end.Edin is a simple man. He follows the rules put forth by the gods of Ilmarinen. When he meets a mysterious woman, Edin begins to make choices that affect the future of his world. He unknowingly helps to create a prophecy that will change everything. It is the beginning of the end."Edin" is a prequel to the "Ilmarinen" series. Learn how Edin helps to create the Ilmarninen prophecy and get a glimpse of the world and its inhabitants. Check out "Serenity" for the other side of the story.

Winston finds out why bad things happen, through otherworldly means, after his untimely death. Along with an influx of other souls, after a deadly hurricane, Winston learns from angelic sages that good really does come from the bad. It boils down to love. (Inspirational Short Story)From Cattimothy House comes the apex of Military Science Fiction anthologies. Edited by the outspoken and fearless Timothy the Talking Cat, one of America's foremost political philosophers and one of the aspiring leaders of the future, There Will Be Walrus contains stories of adventure and excitement but also insightful essays into the nature of war, politics and the a brilliant take down of the evil presented by squirrels.If you value good old fashioned science fiction with actual stories, if you hate squirrels, if you value people speaking the TRUTH to you, then this the book for you.Yours, united in the struggle against squirrelsTimothy the Talking Cat

Kabyl's family has run a careful supply business, keeping the essentials in stock in order to help her town and the villages around it survive the long, dark winter.Rumors of beasts beyond the standard shifters are beginning to surface, and when regulars don't show up for their fuel rations, Kabyl has to brave the dark and the cold to find out if natural death has taken her family's friends or if there is something darker than death in the land of snow.A wellness check turns into a fight for survival, and Kabyl has to dig deep to stay alive. She had no idea she was going to find a dragon. The dragon was just as surprised.

Tormented by those who should have protected her, Olivia has one chance at an actual life, and she just has to give herself with no reservations.     Born to blossom into an omega, something in Olivia’s life went wrong. Instead of having her heats and looking for her own alphas, she is defective. Her body gives her pain, and she wants nothing to do with the thought of a sexual liaison with anyone.   Her sister follows her father’s footsteps and keeps her on their property and running the bed and breakfast, which is a boring existence for Olivia until her heat is due and her rule against taking reservations during that time is broken by her greedy sibling. There is an emergency, and they are going to be hosting a guest.   No one said the guest would be an alpha.   What follows is a meeting, a realization, and a rescue that changes not only Olivia’s life, but that of her pride as well. Argus is just going to a family wedding rehearsal when he begins hearing the phrase defective omega. He has researched a lot of omegas, and there is no such thing as a defective one. When he realizes that these words are describing the dainty little woman who helped his panthers get settled, he has a quick discussion with his pride mates, and they head off to rescue the omega in question. With any luck, she will choose them. If not, they will have to charm her. Either way, Olivia is theirs.