Kirjahaku

Family. Friends. Fight for what's important.Outspoken author XZA lives her private life as independent, dry-humored Xan Alexander. When chemistry ignites with Michael, a fan and book reviewer, Xan's prepared for a fling and nothing else. Michael's charm keeps the door open, but after ten years together, Xan has to face the facts. She can cling to the family tragedy that made her swear off love and lose the relationship she never knew she wanted. Or she can learn to trust and confront the pain that's driven her most of her life.Shy college student Jessie Taylor wanders through her days with no job and no end to her classes. She patched things up with her on-and-off boyfriend, Dick, but his abrasive attitude still stings. Jessie's excited to welcome an old friend back with open arms, but Dick can't stand her - or the XZA novels she wants Jessie to read. Their battle of wills pulls Jessie apart. She has to find the inspiration to forge her own path. Otherwise, other people's selfish whims will doom her to a life she doesn't want.

Crossing her boss will be one dangerous ride.Katya Romanova gave up everything to work at the one-of-a-kind Steampunk Carnival, and she wouldn't want to be anywhere else. Her elaborate costumes win her all the attention she seeks, including the sporadic affections of her boss, carnival owner William Warden.But in the summer of 1887, death threats against Mr. Warden shake everyone's sense of security. The unknown sender could harm them all. When Katya stirs up unexpected evidence proving Mr. Warden hid the carnival's true origins, she realizes he aims to protect only himself. To return the spirit of fun and freedom to the place she loves, Katya sets out to replace Mr. Warden with the carnival's inventor. As violent events erupt, Mr. Warden fights for strict control of his business and Katya's loyalty. Trapped between his charm and his tyranny, Katya must pretend to comply even as she plots against him.With the adoration of the entire country supporting Mr. Warden, nothing less than the perfect plan will succeed. One misplaced move could throw Katya's best friend and new love into danger. Failing means neither she nor the establishment's rightful owner ever sees the carnival again.

One treasure. One voyage. Two rivals.In the spring of 1901, Amelia Harlow boards a revolutionary steampunk airship for its first cross-ocean flight. Her fellow passengers trade worried whispers about a paroled murderess traveling with them, but Amelia doesn't fear her. She didn't come for the unique experience or abundant amenities. The woman owns a singular map Amelia could sell for a fortune if she can steal it.Running into Darius Shank poses the biggest challenge. The thieving lover who once cost Amelia everything eyes the same target. Rekindling their close but vindictive teamwork, Amelia must appease Darius while staying one step ahead of him. She doesn't plan to leave without the map or expect a new, forbidden romance to complicate her mission.The map's profit would do more than set Amelia back on her feet, but eagerness could draw the wrong attention in such tight quarters. To keep Darius from hurting her innocent acquaintances or herself, Amelia plots her moves wisely. She has six days to secure a brilliant future or lose the chance of a lifetime.

A race against the clock to reverse time itself.As 1917 dawns in British India, Clementine Fitzgerald gathers her late father's closest associates. Her herbal expertise could help their company create their biggest product yet, a beauty cream inspired by the legendary Fountain of Youth. But she insists on distilling a serum with the power to turn back real aging, no matter the cost.Diverting years of research and development threatens to derail every existing plan. Navigating a new mix of cultures half a world from home proves even trickier. Clementine fights to keep the team on track, but distractions are only natural in this foreign land.The harder Clementine pushes, the more her motives remain mysterious. How well do her colleagues know her, and why does she want this serum so much? If Clementine wishes her past to remain hidden, she'll have to finish the project before someone brings her darkest secrets to light.

"It's about corundum, and it's a bit of a conundrum. What would you call it?"His whole life, Walter Grass has suffered chores in a sleepy hamlet while he dreams of chasing adventure all over the world. When his grandfather gifts him a sword, Walter strikes out on his own, unsure if he'll return home a brave hero or a dead fool. Walter's luck swings up when he joins a traveling party heading out on a simple delivery. But Walter soon learns that few things are easy, whether it's choosing armor, making friends, or fulfilling a straightforward quest. The world's problems fester larger and uglier than those in the hamlet, and the stories Walter grew up on are no substitute for experience or skill. All Walter can do is gather his courage, rely on his new friends, and try to save the world from a plot of magic, daring, and revenge.Swords and Secrets seamlessly blends epic sword-and-sorcery fantasy adventure with tongue-in-cheek LitRPG video game elements.

An interdimensional love story meets Law of Attraction."I didn't ask if you lacked for anything. I asked you what you wanted."Fawn Claire throws herself headfirst into her company's big-hearted mission. She works hard to make it thrive. But sacrificing her time, relationships, and health to it leave her lonely and in worsening pain. Terrified of total burnout, Fawn's desperate to turn her life around without failing everyone who's counting on her.When the enigmatic Cade tempts Fawn with a fantasy of getting the peace and rest that can heal her, he draws her into a surreal world of rich comforts and endless hospitality. As he dodges her questions, Fawn's not convinced she can trust him, but Cade's self-indulgent lifestyle promises to reverse the damage of her workaholic ways. Can Fawn let go of control long enough to follow Cade's free-spirited guidance and fix her future? In the end, after all the truths she uncovers, will she want to?