Recommended Reads: Editor's Spotlight Picks

The shadows of war will not be enough to delay their autumn.At just fourteen, Noah was thrust into the role of a leader, bearing the weight of his clan’s future on his young shoulders. Under his guidance, Clan Crawford has become one of the most powerful and prosperous clans in the Highlands. But when tensions rise and war threatens his lands, his long neutrality and independent standing are called into question. Now, he is faced with a daunting choice; join the devious Wallaces in their Highland conquest, or help the noble Davidsons to banish Wallace’s evil for good.Kira Davidson facing the shame of having abandoned her clan, comes back to take on her birthright as the Davidson heiress....

In the heart of battle, love is the greatest weapon.Fierce and wild like the summer, Mairi is the first woman to ever rise to the position of Captain of the Guard in the Davidson clan. She strives to protect her people and prove herself worthy of the Laird’s faith in her. When the treacherous Wallace clan threatens her home, Mairi leads her warriors into battle, but amidst the clash of swords, a chance encounter with a mysterious warrior clouds her judgment.On the other side of the battlefield, John Wallace’s cruelty and dishonor make Logan question his allegiance to the cause. In the midst of conflict, his path crosses with the formidable Mairi. As their worlds collide, Logan faces a tu...

“By ye, I’m undone, lass.”Marie Drummond never wanted an arranged marriage—especially not to Marcus MacCraith, the brooding Laird of a rival clan. Marie finds herself trapped in a cold stone keep where danger whispers from every shadow, with an enemy as her husband.But Marcus didn’t expect the fire in the woman forced into his life, nor his undeniable attraction to her. As old enemies plot to destroy their alliance, passion burns hotter than hatred, and loyalty is tested by blood.Love may be their only chance at survival... if it doesn’t tear them apart first."Stealing the Laird’s Heart" is a Highland enemies-to-lovers, arranged marriage romance novel by Kira Ferguson, brimming...

Four lasses, four warriors—one unforgettable journey through love and war.Step into the breathtaking world of the Scottish Highlands with "Seasons of Love and War" by Kira Ferguson—a collection full of passion, duty, and the fierce spirit of the Highlands. Across four captivating tales, the Davidson lasses and their brave warriors navigate the shifting tides of love and conflict, each lass heralds the dawn of a new season, bringing both the calm before the storm and the fury of battle.Books included with their bonus scenes:Highlander's Winter Pact:As the Davidsons rise to power, the beautiful heiress Anabella finds herself surrounded by suitors, but it is her best friend Louisa who faces...

A Paranormal Werewolf Romance of Alpha Rivalry, Forbidden Love, and a Warrior’s DestinyCara Nelson was born a Guardian—strong, loyal, and destined to protect the future Alpha. Her mother died saving the pack’s Luna and heir. Her father gave up his ability to walk to shield the Alpha. Now, it’s Cara’s turn to fulfill her legacy. But Rik, the heir she’s meant to guard, doesn’t even know she exists.When a powerful Alpha from a neighboring pack declares Cara his fated mate, she’s thrust into a dangerous rivalry between two Alphas—each determined to claim her. But is it love they seek, or the power she represents as a born Guardian?Torn between loyalty, desire, and the weight of...

A Paranormal Werewolf Romance of Alpha Rivalry, Forbidden Love, and a Warrior’s DestinyCara Nelson was born a Guardian—strong, loyal, and destined to protect the future Alpha. Her mother died saving the pack’s Luna and heir. Her father gave up his ability to walk to shield the Alpha. Now, it’s Cara’s turn to fulfill her legacy. But Rik, the heir she’s meant to guard, doesn’t even know she exists.When a powerful Alpha from a neighboring pack declares Cara his fated mate, she’s thrust into a dangerous rivalry between two Alphas—each determined to claim her. But is it love they seek, or the power she represents as a born Guardian?Torn between loyalty, desire, and the weight of...

Have you ever wanted to go to magic school? To cast spells and brew potions and fly on broomsticks and - perhaps - battle threats both common and supernatural? Come with us into worlds of magic, where students become magicians and teachers do everything in their power to ensure the kids survive long enough to graduate. Welcome to ... Fantastic Schools.Follow the daughter of a witch who wants to learn white—not black—magic, a trio of students sent on a mysterious task, a kidnapped student trying to escape, a troll who wants to study among the humans, and a magic-less boy with a chance to learn magic, if he survives his first month at a magical university.Follow us into worlds different, m...

After consolidating his reign in Marhingia, Kyron has turned his hand to investing in all sorts of interesting developments that will improve the Kingdom even more. One day, he runs into the God Jehrayn, who tells him that it's time to help his friend, plus there is a storm coming from the east. Having uttered this cryptic comment, Jehrayn disappears into thin air as usual. Deciding that the God was referring to his friend Ergania, Kyron sets about preparing to invade Pilia, which is no easy task as it's on the opposite side of the world. The problems are many, but all his key people seem to think success is all but guaranteed, a sentiment he doesn't share.

Six hundred years ago, a nuclear war devastated the planet, particularly the northern hemisphere. The war started over gene modifications that gave some humans special powers. Areas of the southern hemisphere are now slowly recovering, and civilization has begun to rebound.Ostraya, being the least damaged of the southern hemisphere areas, is also the most advanced along that road to recovery, but its population density is still far lower than it had been before the nuclear war. After centuries of poor treatment, those Ostrayans who inherited the gene modifications are finally starting to be accepted by mainstream society.Then, Ostraya is invaded by the brutal, totalitarian forces from the Ja...

Do dogs go to heaven? Do dogs have souls? Both are common questions, especially among those who’ve lost furry family members and can’t bear the thought of never seeing them again.Kay Bratt explores these ideas in All (my) Dogs Go to Heaven. Touching on relevant anecdotes, she chronicles her tumultuous past— including a traveling childhood and a near decade of domestic abuse— revealing how her beloved pets helped her cope, and instilled hope for better days ahead. Interspersed within this memoir are short essays from real people who have experienced signs from their departed pets as proof that they are still around in spirit. Included in the back of the book is a Grief Guide to help g...

Have you ever wanted to just sell everything and move abroad? Trade the rat race for a simpler pace of life? That’s exactly what Kay Bratt and her husband wanted to do but before they made that final decision, they took a boots-on-the-ground tour of Panama, Central America. At their meeting point in Panama City, they join a group of other like-minded couples and hit the road. From the busy city streets to the wide open country and then along the enticing coast, they spend two weeks experiencing the culture and soaking in the beauty of the land as they determine if Panama is calling to them.The Pursuit of Panama is not a how-to book or any sort of guide that can take you through the steps o...

Somewhere BeautifulBook One in the Life of WillowFrom the bestselling author of The Scavenger's Daughters comes a heart-warming novella-length story, inspired by real events set on a famous bridge where birth parents leave their children in the hopes of giving them a better future than they can provide. This story will leave you feeling the utmost warmth of compassion, and reaching for a box of tissue.Sixteen-year-old Willow is strong, courageous, but weary of being under control of those in charge of the orphanage. Though she is used to being forgotten, she's grown tired of being labeled as unwanted. The years have been hard on her, making it impossible to get close to anybody, except for h...