Sam is the most promising swordsman among this year’s crop of Paladin trainees...and knows it. Brash, cocky, and unbeatable with a sword (well, almost), Sam is the kingdom of Thule’s best hope against the violence wrought by demons. The only problem is that Sam is really Lady Samantha, daughter of the seventeenth Duke of Haywood, and if her father has his way, she’ll be marrying a Paladin, not becoming one. But Sam has never held much interest in playing damsel-in-distress, and so she rescues herself from a lifetime of boredom and matrimonial drudgery. Pity that Tristan Lyons, the Paladin assigned to train her, is none other than the hero of her childhood. He hasn’t recognized her as Lady Samantha--yet-- but if he does, he’ll take away her sword and send her packing. Sam is not the only trainee hiding secrets: Braeden is a half-demon with a dark past that might be unforgivable. Sam, Braeden and Tristan set out for the western coast, charged with rooting out an infestation of demons that has made the West unlivable. As they travel, they uncover a deep-seated corruption of power that threatens to derail everything they stand for. Rebellion stirs, led by a rival faction of warriors who tempt Sam to join them with an irresistible offer. A war between men is coming, and Sam must pick a side. Will saving the kingdom cost her life -- or just her heart? Reminiscent of Mulan, but with a medieval fantasy twist, Paladin is a tale of adventure, action, and romance.

In the year 2600, the world faces constant threats of invasion from supernatural groups of werewolves, vampires and mermen. Nations build cities within fortified walls in their desperate effort to save the human race from extinction. But after reaching near collapse, the governments finally arrive at an ultimate solution: build an army of teenagers bionically enhanced with the power and abilities of their enemies. Every year, the Council of Nations picks 100 young people from the list of able-bodied prospects submitted by all member nations. Called "Randoms", these teenagers, who are taken deliberately from their families, are put into vigorous trainings to determine the supernatural group they're going to be part of. They are then placed under a transitional stage where they undergo genetic recoding, a process which might be fatal for most of them. Those who survive, undergo the last phase of their training and are sent straight to the battles to fight.

[Watty Winner 2012, Fantasy / Teen Fic / Adventure / Romance] Stars. For millennia, humans have stared up at the sky watching them light up the night. Unknown to most, they've been watching back, protecting us and keeping us safe from dangers. However, in the land of Astron, two girls are struggling to keep themselves alive. Miriam has a dark secret, living a secluded life with all the benefits that wealth provides. While Annabell is a poor orphan with a natural born gift of getting into trouble. With the help of two handsome lads, they have to uncover the truth about the prophecy that the Elders have worked so hard to hide. They need to find each other before it's too late. Change is coming, and Darkness is growing. In a race against time, they have to find the Rising Star before it's too late. Solem, help us all. [This is the first book in 'The Lores of Lyra]

Facing the most powerful man in the Lands armed with nothing but a sword and the hope that she could prevail, was not the direction Akira saw her life going in. After witnessing her family's death she had stayed away from it all, living in hiding. Yet when she discovers that her dragon is a Dragon of Legend and together they are to challenge Haiden, the ruler of the dark Lands, her life plummets into chaos. Taken in by the Academy, where young dragon riders are trained to fight, she must rise up and prove herself worthy of the name of the 'Rider of Legend'. Yet as Akira finds out, fighting for an almost hopeless cause when no one believes in you, is not easy. With all odds stacked against them, Akira and her dragon must fight for their own lives as well as try to fulfill all expectations and free the Lands from a tyrant's rule once and for all.

Moody sixteen-year-old barista Devin Mulwray is doing his best to ignore bizarre manifestations at his job in the chilly Northern California town of Arcata. Already teased about his recurrent 'phase-outs', the last thing he needs is to get pegged as a guy who sees ghosts. It doesn't help his state of mind that his boss is a sarcastic slacker, his single dad is always on the road with clients and local occult fan girl Nayra is spreading 'ghost boy' rumors about him online. But when violent paranormal activity badly spooks teens at an abandoned estate, Devin's pushed into investigating by his eccentric friends Clive, a budding composer, and Rex, a tech head excited by ghost hunting gadgetry. At first reluctant to get involved, Devin's encouraged when Emily, one of the more empathetic girls at Grey Bluff High, is impressed with his daring. Together the friends explore the creepy Rousten manor. But as the only person able to perceive the manifestations, Devin soon finds himself going one-on-one against a powerful spirit who attacks the locals and infiltrates Devin's own dreams. Devin must face his fear of confronting the spirit world and get to the bottom of the hauntings before the specter unleashes more havoc on him and his friends. Cover art by Christopher Park of Plant Monster Studios http://www.plantmonsterstudios.com

The greatest tragedy the world has ever known turned out to be the ultimate catalyst for change. In the wake of World War III, which decimated most of the world's population, the remaining survivors vowed to not continue to repeat the same mistakes of the past. Fortunately, they had something previous generations did not have - advanced technology. The year is 2117 and this once shattered civilization has become prosperous again. Innovative forms of technology have enabled them to abandon the old model and re-engineer a better way of living for all. Brain implants and genetic modifications have made an entire population educated, healthy, and kind. Despite the benefits of this technology, it has created some unforeseen side effects that threaten humankind's existence. When technology proves to be inept at solving the world's problem, a new hope emerges in the unlikeliest form - a young orphan girl. *** Cyberpunk, dystopian, technology, future, futurism, scifi, heroine, prodigy...

Book One in The Dolphin Prophecy. Clicks is about instincts - feels. Those moments the universe stops to tell you what's going to happen next. Sixteen year old Cami has been looking forward to this summer forever. She's finally old enough to compete in the elite category for the annual Surf Carnival that takes place on Pinhold, her little tiny island that is home to an extraordinary number of twins and the most perfectly surfable waves in the Pacific. But just as the competitions heat up, the best swimmers go down and suddenly, Cami and her friends are at risk. The Guard, the mysterious organization that runs everything from the town council to the beach patrol to the religious ceremonies, doesn't have any answers. Cami's twin brother Mica is convinced there's a conspiracy at work, but she's too caught up in a new relationship with Mica's best friend to look beneath the surface. And then suddenly, the telepathic link she shares with Mica goes silent. And Cami realizes that if she doesn't take it upon herself to find out what's making her friends sick, she might lose them forever, and go down herself. This is a published novel available on Amazon, bn.com and iBooks. xoox Amy

James Kirkpatrick's difficult life leads him to take solace in virtual reality—a momentary peace soon shattered by mystery, intrigue, and unseen forces bent on plunging the world into chaos. An epic tale of love, loss, and the boundless influence of technology, No Life to Lose examines our fears, our hopes, the price of our dreams ... and what it truly means to be human.

Can a troubled investigator rescue humanity from its mistakes? Bill Taggart lost his wife and his last spark of happiness on humanity's new home. Now as part of the team sent to monitor the indigenous aliens on Exilon 5, the investigator hopes to find a clue to explain her disappearance. But when official reports on the mysterious race clash with Bill's findings, he wonders just how many secrets the terraformed planet holds... This book was previously published as Becoming Human.

The Bewitching is a love story of past lives, heartbreak and the battle between good and evil that has played out for ages. Elyssa, a young and beautiful woman, is haunted by dreams of a mysterious man in a cove. When she discovers he actually exists her world is turned upside down as she slowly begins having visions of past lives which seem mysteriously entwined with his. Her discovery is complicated upon meeting Annette, Alicia and their dog Tobias, two others from her past lives, who happen to be witches just as Elyssa herself use to be. As she begins to unlock her remembered powers the battle between good and evil erupts around her, and the man from her dreams who she finds herself strangely attracted to holds a dark secret of his own.