Books in The Women of the Otherworld Series series

A hint of dark magic, a dashing Otherworldly warrior, and a headstrong heroine wanting nothing to do with either. “For anyone that loves mythology and fae lore this is a fantastic fictional read!” ★★★★★ I threw an arm over my eyes and just breathed. Oddly enough, it wasn’t my near-death experience that had me so bothered. It was the confrontation with the blond guy and the odd conversation we’d had. He knew about the Otherworld. His words had proved as much. But was I reading too much into it? Was I secretly hoping he was Faelorehn? And if so, what good was it now? I was human. I knew that for a fact. Robyn Dunbarre has a plan. It may not be the perfect plan, but it is a good one nonetheless. Two years out of high school, and at the start of her sophomore year in college, Robyn is working her way toward a business degree with the hopes of someday managing the Green Tea Leaf, a local café in the bustling town of San Luis Obispo. What Robyn hadn’t planned on, however, was getting caught up in the business of the Otherworld. When a young man from Eilé saves her from the unwanted attention of a local demonic gang, Robyn learns that there are some things in life that she has absolutely no control over. Devlin O’Brolaigh is everything Robyn doesn’t need in her life right now. Tall, incredibly good-looking, and enigmatic, she is certain his presence will bring nothing but trouble. When the Otherworld continues to encroach upon her and the lives of her friends, however, Robyn soon realizes that she’ll have to ignore her sensible side and give in to her rebellious nature once again. Unless she can learn to trust Devlin, and work with him, she may become the next victim of the Morrigan’s continuing legacy. But in order to preserve her life, Robyn may very well have to risk her heart. ***2015 READERS' FAVORITE SILVER MEDALIST FOR YOUNG ADULT PARANORMAL*** ***2014 NEW APPLE BOOK AWARDS WINNER, YOUNG ADULT CATEGORY***

A tortured soul, a magical healer, and a bond forged with patience, love, and trust... “Strongly developed characters, a deep story line and tremendous action mark this excellent story of the ancient power of the gods and even stronger power of love. Entertaining and heartwarming.” ★★★★★ Brennon Roarke is cursed. Stolen from his family at the age of sixteen and forced to use his glamour in the service of Eilé’s most malevolent goddess, Brenn has little room for warmth in his heart. For seven long years, he endured hardship and pain, only to escape and find his parents and sister murdered, his nephew left blind and broken. With the stain of dark magic on his soul, Brennon perseveres for the sake of his young ward, always worrying that one day the evil infecting his spirit will destroy him for good. Seren is an outcast among her own kind, ridiculed and ostracized by all but her mother. Born to the Fahndí tribe of the Weald, Seren’s glamour allows her to transform into a deer, but it also grants her the power to heal grave wounds. When she reveals this gift to her peers, jealousy and hatred drive them to murder, forcing Seren to either flee or fall victim to their malice. Taking on her animal form, Seren leaves her old life behind hoping to find a safe haven in a world that has only ever offered her hardship. Despite being worlds apart, Seren and Brennon are brought together in a single life-altering moment. When the doe Brenn shoots turns into a young woman before his very eyes, he has no choice but to bring her home with the hope that she’ll recover. What he doesn’t realize, however, is that Seren is quite capable of healing herself with glamour that may be able to cure his wounds as well, and not only the ones that run skin deep. ***2016 READERS' FAVORITE GOLD MEDALIST FOR YOUNG ADULT ROMANCE*** ***2016 NEW APPLE BOOK AWARDS MEDALIST FOR YOUNG ADULT ROMANCE*** ***2017 LITERARY CLASSICS AWARD GOLD MEDALIST FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL FANTASY***

Something is causing Scott’s bizarre powers to multiply.For weeks, fifteen-year-old Scott Farranger has been experiencing strange seizures. And whenever he does, even stranger things happen.Fire hydrants explode.The earth moves underfoot like a giant snake.A shimmering body of floating water materializes above his head.And his mysterious powers are growing stronger.Nothing makes sense, until Scott is sucked into a wormhole and finds himself on Armadron, a planet under siege where no one is who they seem to be.When Scott realizes the safety of his family, the girl he loves, and humanity as he knows it is at risk, he aligns himself with a secretive group of young people with their own supernatural abilities, and the battle to save Armadron—and Earth—begins.

A tumultuous world of magic and glamour is no match for a feisty heroine with raw power coursing through her veins. “If you've read the rest of The Otherworld Series this is just what you've been waiting for!” ★★★★★ I had always known moving to Eilé would be dangerous, and that I might die some strange, unnatural death. Mostly, I imagined eventually being hunted down by Mikael and Moira for another game of sacrifice the Lorehnin girl. Who would have thought I’d go out like this? A living, breathing lightning rod, calmly accepting my fate like some maiden meekly submitting to her martyrdom. I almost snorted. I guess I could start kicking and screaming if I wanted to. Then again, it might be nice to die with some dignity intact. A few scant months ago Robyn Dunbarre, with the help of Devlin O’Brolaigh, managed to escape the claws of a sadistic Otherworldly mage with her life barely intact. Now living in Eilé, Robyn is eager to track down her Lorehnin roots. Devlin believes they should start searching among the Amsíhría, the women of the Otherworld with the power to appease Eilé’s wild, and sometimes volatile, weather. On their journey to the Amsíhr Mountains, Robyn and Devlin visit Luathara Castle. The time spent with Meghan and Cade is meant to be a calm and relaxing break from their recent trouble in the mortal world, but Robyn soon learns that not all has been peaceful in Eilé either, and that the stubborn well of her own Lorehnin magic is finally ready to leave its mark on the Otherworld.

Marco Polo (1254-1324) was an Italian merchant and explorer, who spent more than 20 years travelling around the world. This book describes some of his adventures, the people he met, the places he visited and the sights he saw. It also highlights what was happening elsewhere in Marco Polo's time in countries he did not visit. This book covers the years 1200-1350 so that the reader may see his life in context and understand how the world was before Marco Polo was born and what happened in the years soon after he died. To help the reader find their way through the book, each chapter has been divided into seven sections. Each section describes a different part of the world, and is headed by a colour bar. There is also a time line giving an outline of world events in Marco Polo's time and a map which shows some of the most important places mentioned in this book.

Perceived for too long as predatory killers, crocodilians face their gravest danger--extinction--with little human help and sympathy. As this volume proves, alligators and crocodiles can be extremely fascinating. Examine this creature's anatomy to see why it makes such a fine hunter: its almost fully submerged body remains nearly invisible, its slit eyes help it see in the dark and judge distance precisely, and its tough skin protects it against the salt water. Many societies viewed crocodiles with awe because of their power and size, and even made them a part of their folklore and religion. Information on origins, evolution and distribution, courtship, reproduction, and many individual species paint a thorough portrait. Maps of their habitats, disappearing swiftly because of environmental damage, trace their presence worldwide, and excellent color photos bring these sometimes scary reptiles up close and personal. Blandford 192 pages, 40 color illus., 80 b/w illus., 6 x 9.

Kyra Staar is a seventeen-year-old working for The Light Gentry. They were overtaken by a harsh dictator years ago. Her home was destroyed by the Queen Bee along with countless others, now she has taken over the nation and forced Fae and other supernatural beings into working camps, draining their soul magic for herself. Kyra knows the Queen is evil, but can she even trust the Light Gentry anymore? Or will she have to trust a strange boy in a grassy poncho over her kin? Kyra’s only hope to stop Bee’s reign is an artifact thought lost, but will she be able to handle what happens when she finds it?