Alyssa Cole
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From acclaimed author Alyssa Cole comes the tale of a city Cinderella and her Prince Charming in disguise . . .
Between grad school and multiple jobs, Naledi Smith doesn't have time for fairy tales…or patience for the constant e-mails claiming she's betrothed to an African prince. Sure. Right. Delete! As a former foster kid, she's learned that the only things she can depend on are herself and the scientific method, and a silly e-mail won't convince...
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Radio Silence
No one expects the apocalypse.
Arden Highmore was living your average postgrad life in Rochester, New York, when someone flipped the "off" switch on the world. No cell phones, no power, no running water-and no one knows why. All she and her roommate, John, know for sure is that they have to get out, stat. His family's cabin near the Canadian border seemed like the safest choice.
It turns out isolation doesn't necessarily equal safety.
When...
23) Night is Scary
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I lost my little brother, Jackson at Freddy's a year ago back in 1983. And I wanted to find out what happened.
They said they had no idea what happened to Jackson. He just disappeared.
But I made a promise that I would find out what happened to him.
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A brand-new collection of short stories featuring the Queen of Mystery's legendary detective Jane Marple, penned by 12 remarkable best-selling and acclaimed authors. This collection of 12 original short stories, all featuring Jane Marple, will introduce the character to a whole new generation. Each author reimagines Agatha Christie's Marple through their own unique perspective while staying true to the hallmarks of a traditional mystery ... Miss Marple...
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A short story based on In Death's Grasp - through an alternative point of view.
For years, he has watched her.
Even though he can no longer remember his name, hers echoes in his mind.
He knows he will have her one day, but his patience is wearing thin.
It's time to meet his bride.
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A magic academy short story about those who run the classroom.
As a desperate college graduate, Willow pounces on the chance to teach at Smith Academy. Too bad she doesn't realize it's actually Runesmith Academy for the Supernaturally Gifted.
Three weeks into the school year, she's at her wit's end. Willow is intimidated by her much more magical coworkers, and her students have blown up her classroom. Can she find a reason to stay?
Full of humor,...
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A magic academy short story about those who run the classroom.
Sarah, a witch and teacher at the magical Runesmith Academy, is drowning in grading. Thankfully, she has a group of friends to make daily life more tolerable.
Except for Ben, the werewolf science teacher who seems to have imprinted on her - despite the fact that she is allergic to him.
Shedding Werewolves and Other Miseries is the second humorous story in the Teachers of Runesmith Academy...
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She's about to go from haunted to hunted...
A traumatic incident in Primrose's childhood has left her with a stutter and, more recently, paranoia. Nevertheless, she tries to live a quiet, peaceful life with her sister and brother-in-law. But when she nearly drowns, she wonders if her fears really are all in her head.
It's a relief to meet Amadeon, a handsome and stoic man who says he understands her grief. Despite the warnings of her best friend,...
30) Let it shine
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Sofronia Wallis knows that proper Black women don't court trouble by upending the status quo but it's 1961 and the Civil Rights movement is in full swing. Sofie has spent half her life being prim, proper, and reserved but the nonviolent protests happening across the south bring out her inner agitator. Ivan Friedman has devoted his life to boxing, loving the finesse of a well-delivered punch and the penance of receiving one. His family escaped from...
31) Let us dream
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"This novella originally appeared in Daughters of a Nation: A Black Suffragette Historical Romance Anthology." Harlem, 1917. After spending half her life pretending to be something she's not, performance is second nature for cabaret owner Bertha Hines. With the election drawing near and women's voting rights on the ballot, Bertha decides to use her persuasive skills to push the men of New York City in the right direction. Chef Amir Chowdhury jumped...
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When the mysterious Sappho Clark arrives in Boston, she lodges with the Smith family and immediately becomes a source of fascination: Mia Smith is struck by Sappho's self-possession; her daughter Dora Smith admires Soppho's career as a stenographer; and Will Smith, Dora's brother, falls madly in love. Although Sappho is accepted by the Smiths and their friends, it becomes clear that Sappho's beauty is a lure to bad actors, including those who entertain...
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Love in the time of Hamilton ... On October 14, 1781, Alexander Hamilton led a daring assault on Yorktown's defenses and won a decisive victory in America's fight for independence. Decades later, when Eliza Hamilton collected his soldiers' stories, she discovered that while the war was won at Yorktown, the battle for love took place on many fronts ... Promised Land by Rose Lerner: Donning men's clothing, Rachel left her life behind to fight the British...
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When Hazel Johnson and Mari McCray met at church bingo in 1963, it was love at first sight. Forced apart by their families and society, Hazel and Mari reunite decades later at a church bingo hall-and what these grandmothers do next takes absolute strength and courage. This Jackpot Edition contains over FIFTY PAGES of bonus material, including the talents of MARGUERITE BENNETT (Batwoman) and newcomer BEVERLY JOHNSON, SHAWN PRYOR (Cash and Carrie) and...
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Jane Marple was first introduced in a magazine story that Agatha Christie wrote in 1927 and went on to her first appearance in a full length novel in 1930. This collection of original short stories, all featuring Jane Marple, will introduce the character to a new generation as each author reimagines Agatha Christie's Marple through their own perspective while staying true to traditional mystery hallmarks.