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"A swicked adventure that will leave you smiling and wanting more." -HM Ward, New York Times Bestselling AuthorThere are no minor gods.Lilah Jones is officially thirteen. Unfortunately, the day comes with a few twists she didn't expect. For example, her hair turned into a living rainbow and she was gifted with a golden necklace that randomly goes from being room temperature to as hot a supernova. On top of that, she has a dream that she remembers line by the line when she wakes up.Seeking answers, Lilah meets two boys, named Cole and Adrian, who gladly clear things up. Remember the Greek myths you assumed were fiction? The old gods that you assumed were just someone's imagination? You were wrong. They've been with us the whole time, fighting battles we didn't even know existed, and they've returned. The Olympians are reuniting, preparing to fight the most dangerous battle they've ever faced.The Father of Monsters is rising.Genre: MG/YA Paranormal Contemporary Greek Mythology AdventureType: Novella, 5 of 6 Length: Approx. 100 pgs ea.

"A swicked adventure that will leave you smiling and wanting more." -HM Ward, New York Times Bestselling AuthorThere are no minor gods.Lilah Jones is officially thirteen. Unfortunately, the day comes with a few twists she didn't expect. For example, her hair turned into a living rainbow and she was gifted with a golden necklace that randomly goes from being room temperature to as hot a supernova. On top of that, she has a dream that she remembers line by the line when she wakes up.Seeking answers, Lilah meets two boys, named Cole and Adrian, who gladly clear things up. Remember the Greek myths you assumed were fiction? The old gods that you assumed were just someone's imagination? You were wrong. They've been with us the whole time, fighting battles we didn't even know existed, and they've returned. The Olympians are reuniting, preparing to fight the most dangerous battle they've ever faced.The Father of Monsters is rising.Genre: MG/YA Paranormal Contemporary Greek Mythology AdventureType: Novella, 4 of 6 Length: Approx. 100 pgs ea.

The entire RISE OF THE OLYMPIANS series (volumes 1-6), including the series finale, is included with this boxed set. Great for boys and girls, early readers and up.Remember the Greek myths you assumed were fiction? The old gods that you thought were just someone's imagination? You were wrong. They've been with us the whole time, fighting battles we didn't even know existed, and now they've returned.Lilah Jones is officially unremarkable. She thinks this birthday will be the same as all the others, with the exception of the dream. No, it was a nightmare. Every second of it felt so real that it left her heart racing and her skin covered in cold sweat. As hard as she tries, Lilah can't forget it. Every eerie word is charred into her mind—the father of monsters is rising.The Olympians are reuniting, preparing to fight the most dangerous battle they've ever faced. Each of the thirteen gods knows exactly who they are and how they fit in—except Lilah. If she doesn't figure out who she is and her role in this battle, there's no way she'll survive. It's clear the myth has changed this time, and if the story changes, then the ending is up for grabs. Winning isn't a given this time. If the Olympians don't work together and figure out why Lilah has been added to their numbers, then they could lose the battle, and the world will perish with them."A swicked adventure that any Percy Jackson fan will love. Read it now! You won't be sorry." —H.M. Ward, New York Times bestselling author.Genre: Teen/ YA greek gods & demigods.Pages: 326Complete Series

*Freaktacular Warning* This story may be too gruesome and/or freaky for younger fans. You've been warned! By H.M. Ward New York Times & USA Today bestselling New Adult author. This dark tale is like the fables of old, with a twist... While other seventeen-year-old girls are dreaming of marrying the prince, Ella is hoping that she doesn't get caught. Ella is a thief, forced to live that way by the witch who slaughtered her father fifteen years ago. Since that gruesome night, Ella has been locked in a stone prison--kidnapped--with no chance of freedom. No one can escape from the witch. Ever. But this year, everything changes. STONE PRISON is a novella (a short novel) and is meant to be read in one sitting. The print edition is 78 pages or 12,285 words. This is perfect if you are looking for a creepy Halloween read!A bone-chilling fairy tale. -BBTIC ReviewsDon't let this cover fool you at how mind-freaking this book is. -Lovely ReaderA Cinderella story gone dark. -I. Yiannacou

Ivy's on her way to kick ass and save Collin from the horrors of the Underworld. Along the way she discovers that the truth won't set her free. Deep-seated deception leads Ivy closer to her destiny. But, being queen of the demons is not the destiny she wants. Ivy will have to overcome lust, power, love, and an ancient prophecy if she wants to survive.DEMON KISSED SERIES ORDER: #1. Demon Kissed #2. Cursed #3. Torn #4. Satan's Stone #5. The 13th Prophecy#6. Assassin: Fall of the Golden Valefar #7. TBAADDITIONAL DEMON KISSED BOOKS: VALEFAR VOLUMES (Demon Kissed Novellas) #1. Valefar Vol. 1 #2. Valefar Vol. 2

THERE ARE NO MINOR GODS Remember the Greek myths you assumed were fiction? The old gods that you thought were just someone's imagination? You were wrong. They've been with us the whole time, fighting battles we didn't even know existed, and now they've returned. Lilah Jones is officially unremarkable. She thinks this birthday will be the same as all the others, with the exception of the dream. No, it was a nightmare. Every second of it felt so real that it left her heart racing and her skin covered in cold sweat. As hard as she tries, Lilah can't forget it. Every eerie word is charred into her mind—the father of monsters is rising. The Olympians are reuniting, preparing to fight the most dangerous battle they've ever faced. Each of the thirteen gods knows exactly who they are and how they fit in—except Lilah. If she doesn't figure out who she is and her role in this battle, there's no way she'll survive. It's clear the myth has changed this time, and if the story changes, then the ending is up for grabs. Winning isn't a given this time. If the Olympians don't work together and figure out why Lilah has been added to their numbers, then they could lose the battle, and the world will perish with them. The entire RISE OF THE OLYMPIANS series (volumes 1-6), including the series finale, is included with this boxed set. Great for boys and girls, early readers and up. "A swicked adventure that any Percy Jackson fan will love. Read it now! You won't be sorry." —H.M. Ward, New York Times bestselling author.

Bestselling author of the DEMON KISSED series presents TWISTED TALES. This new series of novellas have a Gothic feel with a dark twist reminiscent of Edgar Allan Poe's famous stories. This dark tale is like the fables of old, with a twist... While other seventeen-year-old girls are dreaming of marrying the prince, Ella is hoping that she doesn't get caught. Ella is a thief, forced to live that way by the witch who slaughtered her father fifteen years ago. Since that gruesome night, Ella has been locked in a stone prison—kidnapped—with no chance of freedom. No one can escape from the witch. Ever. But this year, everything changes. Recommended for ages 15 & older. This series may be too gruesome for younger Demon Kissed fans.

The Valefar boy tricked Ivy Taylor into kissing him, but he took much more than a kiss—he stole her soul and left her within inches of death. By surviving, Ivy is drawn into the conflict between the Martis and the Valefar. The war between these two immortal forces has raged for millennia without distraction. Until now. Ivy is an anomaly—she is the only person who has ever walked away from a demon kiss alive. Her survival gives her unique and deadly abilities. Too powerful to ignore, Ivy is a threat to both armies. These two ancient enemies will stop at nothing to kill the seventeen-year-old. Surviving is nothing new for headstrong Ivy, but her survival has never depended on another person before. This time it does. And if she misplaces her trust, she's dead. To her horror, she starts falling in love at the worst possible time—with the enemy. He appears to be protecting her. But she can't be certain if he is trying to help her, or help himself to her power. For Ivy, trusting the right person is the difference between love and survival, or a deadly demon kiss. Demon Kissed #2 - CURSED - anticipated release date is August 31, 2011. Codi Malpass’ Review – May 8, 2011 5 out of 5 stars “I was sucked into this book as soon as I read the first few pages. The amount of detail about the setting and the characters is amazing as well as the length of imagination in this book. There’s enough romance in the story to keep you satisfied…even if it is kind of challenging for it to happen. I don’t really like books with sloppy kisses and “I love you”s on every page. I can’t really think of any other word for it other than phenomenal. H.M. Ward deserves a freaking award to rival all awards ever given. Another thing I like was the ending line…that made me smile and laugh when I read it. I can’t wait for the second book to come out and I just hope that it’s as good as this book was. Something else I’d like to say is that if I was a producer, I’d probably do anything to make this into a movie and if they ever do…they will have a lot of weight on their shoulders because it’d be hard to make a movie as good as this book.” Amy’s review Apr 10, 2011 5 of 5 stars “Wow! The story line was great, and the concept of the book was something I’ve never read before. There were so many twists that I couldn’t predict anything that happened. I was kept guessing the entire time. Books like this are a rare find, especially when not that many people know about them. So I’m spreading the word! Read this book! You won’t regret it! The sequel can’t come out soon enough!” Allie B.’s review – April 20, 2011 5 out of 5 stars “This is one of the rare finds where the story draws you in and refuses to let go. Narrated in such detail, you are taken on an epic journey that will make you feel a part of Ivy Taylor’s world, with a vested interest in each character. It takes an extraordinary piece of literature to drive the emotions and senses felt while reading this novel. Demon Kissed is the beginning of an amazing adventure….”

When Mari accidentally overhears that Trystan is in love, she can't believe it. He's pining over some girl that doesn't know he's alive. The confident swagger and endless stream of girls is a facade. It conceals his loneliness and hides how messed up he’s really become trying to flee from a life that’s battered him to his core. Trystan tries to figure out how to make it clear how much he loves her. But every insincere kiss, every broken promise haunts him because she knows them all. Now Trystan has to prove to the one girl who thinks true love is real that she’s not just another conquest. Mari keeps his secret, but quickly learns about an even bigger secret about Trystan Scott—one that is impossible to keep.

BY NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR H.M. WARD, the final volume in the Trystan Scott Serials. Fame has a price and Trystan doesn't want to pay it. Everything he worked so hard to hide is about to be revealed. Nothing he can do will stop it. Within a few short hours everyone will know about his father and the sordid details of his past. Brie is by his side, sputtering things that she shouldn't know. Did Mari stab him in the back? After everything they've been through, he can't believe it, but where is she? There are four words Trystan's father said that haunt him--four words that he ignored--never fall in love. COMING THIS WINTER: A TRYSTAN SCOTT NOVEL - BROKEN PROMISES It's 3 years later and Trystan's life has changed. The Secret Life serials are how Trystan became a rock star, the novel is what happens after his rise to fame, and his brush with the Ferro family. Can't wait for more Trystan Scott? Be sure to pick up STRIPPED.

Ivy's life is torn apart when her plan to save Collin goes horribly wrong. Having descended into the deepest pits of Hell, she risks everything to save him, but nothing could have prepared her for what she encounters. Weak and wounded, Ivy must overturn her dark destiny and face the possibility that she may lose true love forever. DEMON KISSED SERIES ORDER: #1. Demon Kissed #2. Cursed #3. Torn #4. Satan's Stone #5. The 13th Prophecy#6. Assassin: Fall of the Golden Valefar #7. TBAADDITIONAL DEMON KISSED BOOKS: VALEFAR VOLUMES (Demon Kissed Novellas) #1. Valefar Vol. 1 #2. Valefar Vol. 2

With the so-called end of the Mayan calendar fast approaching, fourteen-year-old Max Murphy and his new friend Lola, the modern Maya girl who saved his life in the perilous jungle, are racing against time to outwit the twelve Lords of Death. Following the trail of the conquistadors, their quest takes them back to the wild heart of Spain - a forgotten land steeped in legend, superstition and ever more bizarre tourist festivals. With a pack of hellhounds on their heels and the cape-twirling Count Antonio de Landa in hot pursuit, the teens must face madness and betrayal, bluff and double-bluff, to uncover the terrible secrets of the long-lost Yellow Jaguar. But no matter where they run, all roads lead to Xibalba. There, in the cold and watery Maya underworld, we finally discover why only Max Murphy can save the world from the villainous Lords of Death.