Fresh Pick for Thursday, February 11th, 2016 is KINGS RISING by C.S. Pacat #SupernaturalThursday #EPIC #FANTASY About KINGS RISING The worldwide phenomenon continues—from the boldly original author of Captive Prince and Prince’s Gambit. Damianos of Akielos has returned. His identity now revealed, Damen must face his master Prince Laurent as Damianos of Akielos, the man Laurent has sworn to kill. On the brink of a momentous battle, the future of both their countries hangs in the balance. In the south, Kastor’s forces are massing. In the north, the Regent’s armies are mobilising for war. Damen’s only hope of reclaiming his throne is to fight together with Laurent against their usurpers. Forced into an uneasy alliance the two princes journey deep into Akielos, where they face their most dangerous opposition yet. But even if the fragile trust they have built survives the revelation of Damen’s identity—can it stand against the Regents final, deadly play for the throne? Buy KINGS RISING: Amazon.com | Kindle| BN.com| iTunes/iBooks | Kobo | Google Play | Powell’s Books | Books-A-Million | Indiebound | Amazon CA | Amazon UK | Amazon DE | Amazon FR About C.S. Pacat C. S. Pacat likes genre, princes, sword fights, political…

I’ve always been fascinated by the stars. What’s out there? Are we alone? How did we get here? Several years ago, I decided to explore that idea in fiction, and what a journey it’s been. I knew what was out there in books on the subject, and my goal was to write something new and unexpected. Not an easy aspiration with all of the creative minds out there filling the shelves with their brilliant works. As with every idea that evolves into a book, it began with a single question: What if… Of course, the first few things I finished that sentence with didn’t lead me anywhere interesting. Aliens and beasts and special abilities that have been done and redone every which way. Demons and angels, gods and time travelers. None of them were right, but what else was there? One night while watching a movie—I can’t even remember which one now—I began thinking about the power of emotion and how it can give someone seemingly super-human strength in the face of a crisis, physically and spiritually. What if emotion could be harnessed as a shield or a weapon? Why would it be needed? What foe could be so strong…

Ready to dash back to the Victorian Era and uncover who-done-it at a perfectly ghastly country party? Then sit back and enjoy our Q&A with Maia Chance, author of the Fairy Tale Fatal Mysteries. Her heroine Miss Ophelia Flax is in quite a fix–ready to unload one boorish fiancé and saddled with guests from, well, you know where until one shows up dead and mauled. Describe BEAUTY, BEAST, AND BELLADONNA in 140 characters or less. BEAUTY, BEAST, AND BELLADONNA is a fun, adventurous, and romantic historical mystery set in a secret-riddled French chateau in 1867. What is your idea of perfect happiness? Happiness for me is spending time outside somewhere beautiful, with my husband, kids, and dog. What’s your favorite part of Ophelia’s quirky personality? I like the way Ophelia compensates in creative and gutsy ways for her lack of a good formal education. She’s smart and resourceful and she uses her unusual skill set—farm girl, circus performer, actress—to help solve the mystery. Which living person do you most admire? My husband, actually. He is an unusually gifted person who overcame significant disadvantages and obstacles to get where he is today. And he gives the best pep-talks! What inspired you…

Three New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling authors have joined forces to give back to the military veterans who have given so much to their country. Lindsay McKenna, Chris Keniston and Susan Stoker bring you SAVED BY A SEAL, a first in series box set. Join these authors and their SEAL heroes from the very beginning of their bestselling romance series. 99¢ for a limited amount of time About SAVED BY A SEAL 100% of all author proceeds from this first in series boxed set will be donated to help Disabled Veterans get service dogs through AMERICA’S VETDOGS. NOWHERE TO HIDE by Lindsay McKenna Book 1, Delos Series Lia Cassidy left the Army scarred physically and emotionally after a vicious attack by two fellow soldiers. She turns to helping others, working at a Delos Home School Charity in Costa Rica that aids abused women and children. But when the deadly drug lord, La Arana, attacks the school, Lia finds herself on the run for her life. The only person she can trust is the ex-SEAL sent to protect her. Cav Jordan is strong, honorable and gorgeous and intrigued by Lia. He knows she has suffered pain in her past,…