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What happens when humans, ruled by the Catholic Church and the Confederacy, cross paths with intelligent aliens that claim to be prophets from God? Find out in this short science fiction collection that consists of four short stories that tell individual tales of the Jovian Gate. Partake on a journey to learn who opened the gate, question whether aliens truly are communicating with God and learn what humanity's ultimate destiny will be.This book consists of the following four short stories: Toynbee's Gate, Five Wounds, Jacob's Calling and Lunacy and the Dark Energy of Doubt.

This is the first book in the Witch's Coven Novel series. Awakenings will captivate readers who love New Adult fiction filled with fantasy and magic. The Witch's Coven Novel series is a perfect match for fans who have read Jacqueline Carey's Kushiel's Legacy series. Awakenings contains several mature and graphic sex scenes that are not suitable for younger readers.A witch of formidable illusions, Sabrina runs a coven and has settled down to teach initiates in the ways of magic. But when her initiate Alessia asks for her advice and brings back painful memories for her, wheels are put into motion that bring Sabrina's past as a servant in one of the great houses in the magical world of The Realms into the forefront. Bound when young in servitude to Thaddeus, one of the great house lords, Sabrina tries to outlive her past, but the choices she made then have always been a specter chasing after her. When an ancient evil haunts her and tries to destroy her and Alessia, Sabrina fights back until she realizes that there is no way for her to undo the mistakes of the past. Instead she needs to find another way to survive and save Alessia and the rest of her coven. To right her wrongs and save her coven, Sabrina must face her greatest fear: the truth she's hidden for nearly twenty years. But ancient evils do not care for truth and only want vengeance on her for what she has done.

This is the second book in the Witch's Coven Novel series. Betrayals will captivate readers who love New Adult fiction filled with fantasy and magic. The Witch's Coven Novel series is a perfect match for fans who have read Jacqueline Carey's Kushiel's Legacy series.Forced against her will to travel back in time to prevent a civil war in the Realms, the witch Sabrina's only hope of returning to her own time and reuniting with her daughter, Alessia, is to murder her house lord's half-brother Damen. Rebel leader and initiator of the civil war between the northern and southern great houses in the Realms, Damen is the formidable leader of House Stone. Abandoned and left to murder Damen or be stuck in the past forever, Sabrina chooses to impersonate the independent and powerful leader of House Dragon to get close to Damen.Meanwhile Sabrina's daughter Alessia has been sent back in time to meet up with a young Sabrina. Together they embark on a journey with Thaddeus and Alessia's father, Stephen, to find the dark heart of the Moonstone. Only by finding the missing shard of the stone can they stop an ancient evil from destroying the Realms.With the fate of the Realms in the balance, Sabrina and Alessia have precious little time to be reunited and work together to save those they love.

Hundreds of years in the future, Jacob, chased by the alien warrior race of Lan'khamires, is off the grid, searching for a mysterious woman named Phoebe who once helped him many years ago. His love for her has never faded and, in vain, he continues to look for her. Traveling from the moon to Mars while being hunted, Jacob only knows that he must find the woman he loves no matter the cost.Meanwhile Phoebe, Cinderella's daughter and a powerful witch like her mother, searches for a cure for her mother's mysterious illness. A rare Chronicler able to travel through time, Phoebe left the 19th century only to become trapped far in the future. A future in which humankind has not only traveled to distant stars by discovering the Jovian Gate, but she has also become embroiled in a conflict between the peaceful Cancrian race and the warrior-like Lan'khamires. Out of her element and time, Phoebe stumbles upon an interstellar conspiracy that threatens not only her life and those around her, but of the entire human race. Faith is the first book in The Jovian Gate Chronicles series.

Experience a captivating sequel to the classic tale of Cinderella, set against the backdrop of a tumultuous era. Journey with Cinderella as she navigates the challenges of her fairy tale marriage to the Prince amidst the rise of Napoleon in the late 1700s. In this enchanting story of self-discovery, Cinderella grapples with the heartbreak of her failed marriage and her unfulfilled dreams of motherhood. Torn between the Queen's unwavering expectations and her own deepest desires, Cinderella embarks on a daring adventure that will transport her to the glittering streets of Paris. There, she seeks the guidance of a mysterious witch, who holds the key to unlocking her chances of conceiving a child. Along the way, she unearths secrets that reveal the truth behind her mother's tragic fate, with the assistance of her long-lost Fairy Godmother. But as fate would have it, Cinderella captures the attention of the enigmatic Fey Lord, known as the Silver Fox. Suddenly, her world is transformed, swirling with unexpected twists and turns. Will she find the courage to navigate this mesmerizing new realm, or will she succumb to the irresistible allure of the Fey Lord's enchantment? Prepare to be spellbound as you delve into this enthralling tale of love, loss, and magical discovery. With its rich historical backdrop, vividly portrayed characters, and a dash of whimsical fantasy, this book will transport you to a world where fairy tales come alive once more. Cinderella's extraordinary journey will capture your heart and leave you yearning for more. Don't miss out on this captivating adventure that breathes new life into a beloved story.

Ron Vitale's Stolen is a must-read for fans of New Adult fantasy fiction and magic. This second book in the Cinderella's Secret Witch Diaries series is a direct sequel to Lost and will enchant readers who love Stephenie Meyer's Twilight series or Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy.Ten years after the first book Lost, a mysterious witch hunter finds Cinderella and gives her a message that Mab, the fairy tale Queen, searches to destroy her and he asks her to return to England. Fearing that she will be pulled back into the maelstrom of Napoleon's war sprouting throughout Europe, Cinderella flees and wishes to remain free. Yet the further Cinderella runs from her fate, the more she is drawn back as she learns of a dark secret that forever changes her and sets her off on a course she might never survive . . .Stolen is packed with intrigue, magic and just the right amount of romance that readers of the Cinderella's Secret Witch Diaries series have come to expect.

For two years, Cinderella has searched for her lost daughter who had been kidnapped by Emperor Napoleon. With magic and at her wit's end, she searches for her long lost enemy, the Silver Fox, in a desperate attempt to convince him to help her find her daughter.Allied with Jeremiah, the witch hunter, Cinderella stops at nothing to find her daughter and to defeat Napoleon. With time running out as only Russia remains strong against the Emperor's army, Cinderella will sacrifice all she knows to find her daughter, but will she lose herself or be found?

Unsure how to hold a full-time day job, a second career as an author and have a life outside of working? This book provides not only the details on how to enact a plan that will help you achieve your goal as an author, but also gives you the tools to deal with the stress of juggling multiple jobs, making time for family/friends and committing to practicing self-care.Each chapter provides a roadmap on how to be successful by helping you define your goal, write a business plan, create a schedule, commit to yourself as well as how to prevent burnout and implement a marketing strategy for your book. Specific tips are given not only in marketing but also how to remain healthy in mind and body for the life of your career.Table of ContentsChapter 1: Starting Out Chatper 2: Defining Your GoalChapter 3: Creating a Schedule Chapter 4: Commit to Yourself Chapter 5: Juggling the Beast Chapter 6: The Truth About Burnout Chapter 7: MeltdownChapter 8: Finish What You Started Chapter 9: Create Your Business Plan Chapter 10: Launch Your Book Chapter 11: Reassess Your Goals Chapter 12: Dealing with Change Chapter 13: Starting Over Again Chapter 14: Are You Happy? Chapter 15: In It for the Long Haul Appendix: SchedulePractical help to lower stressLight visualization exerciseCreative boardWriting tipsNetworkingReadResearch/learn Take stock

Captain Ahab's daughter refuses to let her brother be lost to the sea's call and the mysteries of their father's stories. Determined, Morgan tracks down Ishmael and convinces him to help her on a quest to find and bring back her brother who searches for the fabled island of nightmares.When Morgan and Ishmael are captured by mercenaries far out at sea, they convince their captors to head to the island of nightmares where there are rumored to be riches beyond imagination.Once on the island, Morgan's hopes are dashed as members of the crew disappear one by one as the true secret behind the island's raw natural power is revealed. Can Morgan and the others escape, or is there some darker power trapping them there for its own fearsome purpose? If Morgan has a say, she'll fight through a labyrinth of horrors to survive, but maybe that won't be enough...

Find peace with daily reflections that will help ground you on your life-long journey in overcoming your alcoholic upbringing.From dealing with ruminating thoughts and anxiety to stopping dysfunctional behaviors that you learned as a child in an alcoholic home, Let Go and Be Free: 100 Daily Reflections for Adult Children of Alcoholics (Volume 1) will help you learn about common traits of Adult Children of Alcoholics, shine a light to dispel the shame you have lived with, and provide easy to learn meditations and visualizations that will help you center yourself and live a healthier life. Filled with personal stories, meditation tips, and an intimate look at living as an Adult Child of an Alcoholic, this book is an authentic daily resource to guide you on your journey.

Looking to find some calm and live a healthier life? Take time for some easy-to-read daily reflections to help you on your journey of self-discovery.This third Let Go and Be Free book helps you learn skills to build stronger boundaries, deal with codependency and fear of abandonment, and embrace your whole self with gratitude and love. Daily reflections include topics on self-care, dealing with anger, gaslighting, and worry as well as the importance of self-love, positivity, and acceptance.Let Go and Be Free: 100 More Daily Reflections for Adult Children of Alcoholics (volume 3) also continues to guide you through the common traits of adult children of alcoholics and those who grew up in a dysfunctional family and how to practice skills to break out of the emotional prison of your past. Filled with personal stories, honest self-reflection, and vulnerability, this book is a helpful resource for adult children of alcoholics or those who grew up in a dysfunctional family. Turn to it whenever you need support, empowering techniques or hope on your journey of self-discovery.

Find peace with daily reflections that will help ground you on your life-long journey in overcoming your alcoholic upbringing.From dealing with ruminating thoughts and anxiety to stopping dysfunctional behaviors that you learned as a child in an alcoholic home, Let Go and Be Free: 100 Daily Reflections for Adult Children of Alcoholics (Volume 1) will help you learn about common traits of Adult Children of Alcoholics, shine a light to dispel the shame you have lived with, and provide easy to learn meditations and visualizations that will help you center yourself and live a healthier life. Filled with personal stories, meditation tips, and an intimate look at living as an Adult Child of an Alcoholic, this book is an authentic daily resource to guide you on your journey.

More than a year has passed since Morgan and Ishmael escaped from the island of nightmares and the clutches of Kanaloa, the dark squid god. In that time, they've come closer together, but defeating Kanaloa and breaking the sea curse is their priority.But when Morgan and Ishmael are separated, she makes a difficult choice and chooses to find and rescue Ishmael before he is swept up in the dark curse that afflicted both her father and twin brother.To break the curse, Morgan risks all to discover the secret of the fountain of youth and rescue Ishmael from Kanaloa's dark influence. But all is not as it seems on the island with the famed fountain nor is the journey as straightforward as she had expected.With time running out, will Morgan break the spell that will crack open Kanaloa's secret beyond what she ever could have imagined? If not, all Morgan holds dear will be lost forever.

Cinderella, having lost her magical powers after she defeated Napoleon, is now asked to do the unimaginable-free him from his exile on the island of Elba. When she resists the call to help, Jeremiah, her husband and former witch hunter, convinces her that the fate of the world rests on Napoleon's escaping, and she grudgingly goes along.Yet unknown to Cinderella, Phoebe, her teenage daughter, has been flung far into the future and is at the center of a conspiracy that will lead to the destruction of the world. Torn between her grief of losing her magical powers and anger at what she has lost, Cinderella embarks on a desperate journey that takes her through the darkest and hardest challenge she has yet faced.Without her magic, can Cinderella find a way to save the world, or will the evil forces from the future be too much and overcome her?