Claire Davon

Ally Wilson should have been a slam dunk for VP until transplanted marketing executive Dirk Roberts takes what's rightfully hers. A dubious reputation dogs Dirk, and her boss wants her to keep an eye on him. One look from Dirk's searing sensual gaze and her world shifts. Dirk never intended to be in Los Angeles, but a shattered reputation forced him to take desperate measures. He wants to repair his name and get out of the sprawling city. Ally's haunting curves and undeniable appeal won't change that, much as he yearns for her. Their coming together is inevitable, as is the waiting disaster if their relationship becomes known. Can two damaged souls find happiness--or will their pasts destroy them?

Cool, competent Terri August is nothing like her love-crazed self of ten years earlier, obsessed with rock star Clarke Masters, who called her his stalker. But when he appears as her label's new A&R rep, she's shocked to find he doesn't know her. Her logical side tells her to stay away from him, but every time she looks into those familiar emerald eyes, awareness sizzles along her nerve endings. Clarke's substance abuse in previous years has left holes in his memory and his life in chaos. He's looking for redemption, not romance, but his searing attraction to Terri shatters everything he knew about desire and makes him feel alive. Uncovering her secrets and facing his demons may be his only way to a new life.

Three siren tales in one book Of Water and FireTo save everyone she loves, including her fire demigod boyfriend Gabe, Emilia will have to unleash her siren song--as a weapon. Siren's Crush(Of Water and Fire prequel)As a siren in hiding, Emilia can never love a human. But there's something hot and steamy in the air--and it's not her car's broken A/C... Rising MelodyNobody remembers a siren who can't sing. But when Rena learns she takes after a very different branch of the family, she must choose to remain a nobody, or leave her home...and learn to fly.

The last time the Elementals were defeated in a Challenge, the result was World War II-a price humans paid in rivers of blood. Griffin is determined not to let that happen again. He doesn't need a minor goddess getting in his way-no matter how much the redhead tempts him. Clea intends to invoke a debt of honor to gain Griffin's protection, but she has an ulterior motive: to get within striking distance of Griffin's opponent, who she is certain killed her brother. She never expected to feel a spark with Griffin, disturbingly seductive as he is. In a world where everyone looks like a god or goddess, why should this one winged Elemental call to her? Yet their attraction grows fiercer as they journey to Iceland, Luxembourg, and finally Portugal to face Griffin's foe. But even if they prevail, Griffin is holding onto one last, deadly secret that proves the truth can survive any Challenge, but love may be its final victim.

ISSUE 1 (November 2016) Superbly crafted tales of science fiction and fantasy from around the world. Previously unpublished stories that will take you to new realms, experience mystic sorcery, meet strange creatures, travel through time and visit distant galaxies Turn the pages and let your journey begin today. In this issue: THE JOSHUA COMPLEX-AJ Larson As we enter the age of Artificial Intelligence, the lines between programmed emotions and real ones can easily become blurred. UPGRADE-Daniel Soule Sometimes, the infections a person can get are not the kind that simply cause an itch, especially when technology is involved... A QUESTION OF BELONGING-Karen Heslop For some, losing themselves in a good book is an escape, but for others with special abilities, it can actually become reality. VOLTAGE FIGHTER ARGENT: "POWERLESS"-Trey McIntosh One would think that being endowed with superpowers would solve all your troubles. It doesn't. RISING MELODY-Claire Davon Many of us grow up with expectations of our future selves. It's no different for those beings we consider mythical. DR. FOSTER-K. I. Borrowman There is an explorer in all of us and if you were invited to travel across the galaxy with an alien species, would you go? PROJECT A. E. O.-Chance Barton A species created to carry on in the footsteps of their progenitors only to discover their existence has a darker purpose... A HAPPY COINCIDENCE-Gerri Leen Magic and deception go hand in hand and few are as adept as the sorceress Lynna the Powerful. HOW STANLEY SPENCER PAINTED THE COOKHAM RESURRECTION-Chris Barnham Time travel is a tricky business at the best of times, but the real question is: if you accidentally altered something in the past, would you notice the change? IN GLASS-Richard M. Ankers Our species may change and evolve but somehow, through it all, matters of the heart will always endure. THE HOMUNCULUS MISTAKE-Julie Dollar The creation of new life is a tricky prospect. You never know what the final outcome may be. TRANSMIT SOLDIER-A. T. Sayre A war in the future where soldiers are transmitted across the galaxy...

Winner of best Short Story in the 2016 Pulp Ark New Pulp Awards for J. Patrick Allen's "Dragonfly Shadow"You can tell a lot about a dragon by their hoard. Not the shiny one, the other one. The one where they keep their favorite things. Some dragons keep a private stash of dwarven-wrought artifices, and others tapestries that run from wall-to-wall and corner-to-corner. The Dragon Lord himself has a library. A library that devours halls and caves, filling them with every kind of book and codex and scroll. These are the stories that fill his favorite shelf. Of course they're his favorites-they're all about dragons. Pull these stories down. Breath in the vanilla scent that only comes from the oldest books. Savor the writing. Trace your fingers over the calligraphy. Welcome to the finest library ever known. Featuring stories by Jilly Paddock, Joanna Hoyt, Claire Davon, J. Patrick Allen, T. Fox Dunham, Dorian Graves, Denarose Fukushima, Kelly A. Harmon, E. A. Fow, Robert W. Caldwell, and Jim Lee.