Autumn Awakens

Autumn Awakens

M. J. Padgett

M. J. Padgett

The small kingdom of Weisserwald is overrun with darkness, but not all hope is lost. A brave warrior will save the day, at least, if he can stop falling asleep at the worst possible time! Police detective Parker Quinn is a lot of things—heroic, steadfast, handsome—but he can't seem to keep his eyes open.When an unusual group of people approach him with a fantastic story about his origin and duty, Parker is immediately concerned for the well-being of his family. The strangers know enough about him to be dangerous, and Parker has had enough crazy for one lifetime.When Parker learns two old friends desperately need his help, he relents and hops on the crazy train right into his worst nightmares. With more gruesome creatures, villains, twists and turns, this fast-paced fourth installment of The Immortal Grimm Brothers' Guide to Sociopathic Princesses is sure to keep you guessing. And this time… we have dragons!
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The Forget Me Not Pact (The Secret Author Series, #1.4)

The Forget Me Not Pact (The Secret Author Series, #1.4)

M. J. Padgett

M. J. Padgett

A surprise character spin-off from The Yellow Note that can also be read as a stand-alone (but it's more fun if you've read The Yellow Note.) A young adult/new adult sweet romance series.I was sixteen when I first met him.  There were two types of kids in our school--those who had after school jobs, and those rich jerks who didn't.  I was one of the first, working part-time at a local grocery store that liked to employ teenagers for cheap pay.  It was hot the day my life changed, just a few days into the school year. He was sitting in the freezer in the stockroom eating strawberry ice cream right out of the carton.  I was seventeen when I first met her. My home life was miserable, so I enjoyed working after school at Wilkin's Market. I'd just finished unloading new stock when my life changed. I was eating ice cream when she passed the walk-in freezer toward the break room... and my heart exploded.Dana and Jordan.  Jordan and Dana.  Their names were synonymous with two other words--love and tragedy.  Dana knew she would never love anyone the way she loved Jordan.  Jordan knew he never wanted to be without Dana. But life had other plans.Alternating points-of-view, the love story of Dana and Jordan.
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The Heart of the Darkness

The Heart of the Darkness

M. J. Padgett

M. J. Padgett

Everything has led to this moment, the final showdown between good and evil in the Black Forest. After Annabell's shocking revelation, the forest's royal families aren't sure what to believe anymore, let alone what their future might hold. Forced to train and plan for the worst, they still hope for the best—that their beloved Annabell has not forsaken them all. Cole, the mysterious man who tricked them all, has many more surprises up his sleeve as he works toward his goal of absorbing the power of the Seven Sworn. But who is he, and where did he come from? More importantly, what is he? The answer is the key to saving the Black Forest from all darkness, but at what cost?Must the Seven Sworn die to save all they love... or will Annabell come through at the last second? Are the families strong enough to fight what comes next... or will the power of an ancient love ruin them all? With more twists and turns than any other volume in the...
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I'm Pretty Sure You're Gonna Miss Me Ronin McKinsey

I'm Pretty Sure You're Gonna Miss Me Ronin McKinsey

M. J. Padgett

M. J. Padgett

Ronin McKinsey broke up with Hazel Simmons in the worst way—publicly and with a lot of fanfare—and now she's on a mission to make sure he realizes what he lost. Determined to make her ex jealous, Hazel enlists the help of Daniel, a quirky loner who agrees to kiss her right in front of Ronin. Little does Hazel know, Daniel has plans of his own and offers to help her stick it to her ex if she helps him find a date to prom. Hazel quickly learns there's more to Daniel than meets the eye, and Daniel seems to be just what she needs to get even—or get over—Ronin McKinsey. With hijinks, hilarious misunderstandings, and drama around every corner, Hazel and Daniel find more than a mutual understanding between them. They find friendship—the kind that lasts forever.
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The Eternal Queen

The Eternal Queen

M. J. Padgett

M. J. Padgett

Eiagan Allurigard is tired of killing. With the hot Allurigard blood running through her veins, she is determined to control herself while hunting for the woman who took everything from her family. Many months have passed since Nessa killed Hazel, kidnapped Goraninite children, embodied Emora, and wreaked havoc across the ancient kingdoms. But now she wants more... Noxious, the Savage is barely hanging on, ruling the Kingdom of Goranin in Eiagan's absence with the help of his trusted friend, Tend. Together, they work to figure out what Nessa is after. When Noxious realizes he might end the war with a ruse, he willingly leaves with Nessa in exchange for the release of the kidnapped children. Meanwhile, Reven discovers truths about Nessa that terrify him, leading him to wonder if everything he's ever known about his family is a lie... or worse. Not everything is as it seems, and this striking revelation threatens to upheave everything Reven and his...
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Ashes to Ashes

Ashes to Ashes

M. J. Padgett

M. J. Padgett

Sierra Monroe and her sister, Cecily, never did have it easy. Bounced from one abusive foster home to another, the sisters could only rely on one thing—each other. Sierra's only focus in her short life has been to take care of Cecily, but that becomes difficult when a group of odd strangers appears in the corner booth of the crummy diner where Sierra works herself half to death. The strangers seem to pop up everywhere, including the middle of the forest where the sisters hunted.Frustrated by the beast inside, Sierra wants nothing more than to rid herself of the pesky wolf, but alas, her prayers go unanswered. In fact, it seems her problems are compounded by the man who insists she and Cecily are descended from royalty, the nieces of the wicked Cinderella.Despite her troubled life, Sierra knows when she's met a crazy person and does her best to do what she's always done, protect Cecily. She soon learns that might be more difficult a task with new players in the game. In an attempt to rid herself of the band of lunatics once and for all, Sierra agrees to hear them out. However, she never anticipated their story might match her own dreams, nor did she expect a fun new power—burning things to ash with her touch.As more of her past is uncovered, Sierra discovers there's no going back to the life she knew. Before she can process what she barely believes to be true, Sierra finds herself right in the middle of a centuries-old war against evil. With danger lurking around every corner, she must make a choice—accept her role and end the reign of a treacherous queen, or turn her back on them and never remember who she was. Lives are on the line as Sierra is tasked with a huge responsibility, but as usual, she finds a way to make it work… because being the hero of her own story is all she's ever know.The sequel to Snow Kissed will take you deeper into the darkness and add many twists to the already haunting tale of The Black Forest.
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