Margaret Gregory

Imperative instinct drives Maeven from the protection of the dragon's cave and into the clutches of the evil demon, Ciabolo. Her manipulative words distract him from his original purpose, but not from his intense desire for revenge. He takes her back to the King's citadel in Vatarik where the King basks in the possibilities of having a Princess of Thulor in his control. Seeing no way to escape, her innate stubbornness and desire to thwart them grows. Her quick tongue and thief skills, are potent weapons. Knowing her father must counter their attempts to infiltrate his kingdom, and the dragon mage is still growing into her power, Maeven distracts them on their own ground, ferrets out their secrets and hopes for help. Being pregnant with the King's heirs, provides some protection but as the time of the birth draws near, her time is running out. If they have no further use for her, all she learnt would be wasted. Will help arrive in time, or will her enemies win after all? Maeven - Dragon Agent continues the epic adventure begun in Maeven: Dragon Thief and shows how power over an enemy can be achieved by being true to one's nature.

Even before beginning as a covert agent for the US Government, Wanda is abducted by a foreign operative. After being rescued, there are signs that she had been subjected to hypnosis. With an important government gathering imminent, her handler must ensure she is not a security risk. Can Wanda's psychic extra senses help her recognize and resist the implanted commands and clear her for secret work?

On her first covert mission for the US Government, Wanda calls on the skills that made her a skilled thief to convince a revolutionary general that she's an ideal recruit. When her team mates' covers are blown, it is up to her to ensure that two missing scientists and confidential Government documents are not smuggled out of the US.

Sixteen-year-old Jai Cassidy thought she was finally free of her family until she discovers her other relatives ...the ones that aren't human. The Atapi, a warrior alien race led by a depraved sorcerer, have masqueraded as humans for over twenty years. When Jai accidentally interferes with their barbaric activities, she becomes a target for their retribution. Using her natural perversity and cunning to escape them, she catapults herself into the middle of a deadly feud between two alien races. The Kumatan intend to eradicate the Atapi from Earth. They take Jai to their hidden village, where despite the prejudice of the Kumatan and the provocation of the captured Atapi slaves, Jai tries to maintain her human bred values. As Jai learns more about herself and her unknown biological mother, she discovers that she has inherited the talent for sorcery. Before she can even imagine what that means and with only the barest understanding of her own potential, Jai must prevail against the Sorcerer, and the Kumatan who want to neutralize her power. A novel inspired by the writings of Mercedes Lackey and Tamora Pierce.

Laugh, groan, and roll your eyes together Dad Really : The Great Teen & Dad Laugh-Off is packed with clever, clean, and timeless humor that celebrates the playful banter between teens and their dads. From quick-witted 2-line zingers to longer, laugh-out-loud conversations, this book captures everything from old-school life lessons to modern teen tricks, generational differences, and the moments where teens teach dads a thing or two (and vice versa ). Perfect for family reading, gift-giving, or just sharing a smile, these jokes are guaranteed to entertain anyone who's ever been on either side of the parent-teen dynamic. Whether you're a dad, a teen, or somewhere in between, get ready to laugh your way through daily life with humor, heart, and a touch of playful mischief. Dad Really : The Great Teen & Dad Laugh-Off The Ultimate Teen vs Dad Joke Book