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Dream Lover (The Dream Lover Series Book 1)

June 27, 2026
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Dream Lover (The Dream Lover Series Book 1)

Actually, “and for some reason there was a cockatiel” is pretty accurate.

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The Werewolf’s Apprentice: A story of shifter revenge and survival

June 26, 2026
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The Werewolf’s Apprentice: A story of shifter revenge and survival

“But don’t use some amateurish werewolf art on the cover.”

“No werewolf art. Got it.”

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A New God in Athens: A humorous sci-fi and fantasy action in classical Greece (The Adventure of an Unconventional God Book 3)

June 26, 2026
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A New God in Athens: A humorous sci-fi and fantasy action in classical Greece (The Adventure of an Unconventional God Book 3)

I think we’ve all had that “new god in junior high who didn’t actually know what he was doing” phase.

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FOLK TALES O F THE MALDIVES: The stories found here offer insights into the lives, culture and history of the Maldivians not found in any guidebook.

June 26, 2026
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FOLK TALES O F THE MALDIVES: The stories found here offer insights into the lives, culture and history of the Maldivians not found in any guidebook.

Apparently the Maldivians are actually… Irish Wiccans?

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Extermination (Daniel Black Book 3)

June 25, 2026
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Extermination (Daniel Black Book 3)

I’m for it.

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Otti’s Precious Burden: Black & White Graegan Edition (Teller of Destiny)

June 25, 2026
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Otti’s Precious Burden: Black & White Graegan Edition (Teller of Destiny)

And a registered trademark, too.

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I See Ghosts (E.G.A.D.S. Book 1)

June 25, 2026
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I See Ghosts (E.G.A.D.S. Book 1)

“Und vhat does ZIS inkblot remind you uff?”

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Dominicus : The Border

June 24, 2026
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Dominicus : The Border

Ironic, as someone apparently doesn’t know what proportions the border should be.

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