In 2015, a race of alien Others conquered Earth. They enslaved humanity not by force, but through an aggressive mind control that turned people into contented, unquestioning robots. Except sixteen-year-old Althea isn’t content at all, and she doesn’t need the mysterious note inside her locket to tell her she’s Something Else. It also warns her to trust no one, so she hides the pieces that make her different, even though it means being alone. The autumn she meets Lucas, everything changes. Althea and Lucas are immune to the alien mind control, and together they search for the reason why. What they uncover is a stunning truth the Others never anticipated, one with the potential to free the brainwashed human race. It’s not who they are that makes them special, but what. And what they are is a threat. One the Others are determined to eliminate for good.

Whispers of Autumn. Love, and Reflection is a collection of poems written as inspired by nature, personal relationships, and reflective thought. It is hoped that when read, the readers will be taken to a time or place realative to a memory they have that is brought to them by the particular poem. Any measure of success on the writer's part will be measured not only in any joy on the reader's part at having any such memory reawakened, but also by the smiles it brings. The poems were written not only to express the writer's emotion about a subject, but also as a reminder to the reader of the incredible beauty that surrounds us every day.

We’re the D’Artigo sisters: savvy half-human, half-Fae ex-operatives for the Otherworld Intelligence Agency. My sister Camille is a wicked-good witch with three sexy husbands. My sister Menolly is a vampire married to a wildly hot werepuma. And me? I’m Delilah, a two-faced werecat and Death Maiden. The Supe Community is in danger, and now it’s up to us to unravel a mystery to which we may not want the answers… When two vampiric software engineers approach us about a missing colleague, we don’t expect to find much. But then Grandmother Coyote steps in and our simple missing persons case rapidly devolves into a nightmare of debauchery, slavery, and corporate greed. Now, we must infiltrate and destroy an underground organization of influential men, led by the mysterious Lowestar Radcliff, before they discover we’re on to them. But one misstep puts our whole operation and our lives in peril, and I must unleash my powers as a Death Maiden, even if it means destroying someone I love.

Miracle Springs, North Carolina, is a place of healing. Strangers flock here hoping the natural hot springs, five-star cuisine, and renowned spa can cure their ills. If none of that works, they often find their way to Miracle Books, where, over a fresh-baked "comfort" scone from the Gingerbread House bakery, they exchange their stories with owner Nora Pennington in return for a carefully chosen book. That's Nora's special talent--prescribing the perfect novel to ease a person's deepest pain and lighten their heaviest burden. When a visiting businessman reaches out to Nora for guidance, she knows exactly which novels will help. But before he can keep their appointment at Miracle Books, he's found dead on the train tracks. Stunned, Nora forms the Secret, Book, and Scone Society, a group of damaged souls yearning to gain trust and earn redemption by helping others. To join the society, members must divulge their darkest secret--the terrible truth that brought each of them to Miracle Springs in the first place. Determined to uncover the truth behind the businessman's demise, the women meet in Nora's cramped and cozy bookstore to share stories and trade support. And as they untangle a web of corruption, they also discover their own courage, purpose, and a sisterhood that will carry them through every challenge--proving it's never too late to turn the page and start over...--Amazon.com.

Can a spirited beauty tame a Highland beast? Born into both affluence and adoration, Sabrina Cameron, the "princess" of Clan Cameron has never met a soul she couldn't charm—until she comes face to face with Morgan MacDonnell, the son of her father's lifelong enemy. As adults, they are thrown together to end the bloody feud between their families. Morgan spirits the delicate rose of a girl away to his rugged castle, never suspecting that his own surrender will be the sweetest victory of all. Book 3 of 5 of the Brides of the Highlands Series (Can be read in any order) The Brides of the Highlands Series includes The Devil Wears Plaid, Heather and Velvet, A Whisper of Roses, Some Like It Wicked and Some Like It Wild “A Whisper of Roses will make you laugh and cry.”—USA Today “Just one more fantastic example of Teresa Medeiros’s storytelling ability. Her characters leap from the page to capture your imagination and your heart. Enthralling and unforgettable!”—Romantic Times “Medeiros casts a spell with her poignant writing. An outstanding reading adventure from cover to cover!”—Rendezvous “A superb storyteller. Medeiros can pull every last emotion from the reader with tear-inducing scenes and laugh-out-loud dialogue.”—Booklist ENGLISH LANGUAGE EDITION Scottish romance, Highland romance, Clan romance, Bride romance

Jolie Johnson lives on the family farm she moved to twenty years ago when she married the love of her life. Even though Riley had been twenty-six years older than her, from the moment they met, they just knew they were meant for one another, and they had it all until a cancer diagnosis stole him from her three years ago. Jolie is now a fifty-nine-year-old Widow trying to work the farm, maintain the large farmhouse, plant her crops, and try to keep the animals in their pens. Their son Jonathan helps as much as possible while still trying to finish his agricultural college degree. Jolie struggles to get from one day to the next without her husband. She knows her; he wants her to move forward, but she finds it too difficult. Her son suddenly announces that he has bought a couple of thoroughbred horses from a man he met at the local livestock auction, and is planning on using them to run the cattle on their farm. The following morning, one of the largest aluminum horse trailers Jolie has ever seen comes pulling into her driveway. Morgan Wheeler, an ex-bull rider, crawls out of his truck and walks with a noticeable limp. A few years ago, he drew a hard ride, the meanest Braham Bull around, ACES & EIGHTS. That bull ended his career and almost his life. Following his life-threatening injuries, a nasty divorce from a two-timing wife, and being run out of town by her daddy, who is a lawyer and also the town judge, it is easy to understand why Morgan is finished with all women. He was played the fool, costing him everything he had worked and saved for. He is now happy and content just being with himself and his horses. That is until he meets Jolie Johnson. She believes in love and the value of a family and works hard every day on her farm. She believes people are generally good and kind and views the glass of life as half full. Morgan becomes captivated by her charms and falls madly, deeply, head over heels for her. He doesn