Stephanie Rose Knihy

Rhea, once a protective and nurturing goddess, has fallen under the influence of a sinister voice that drives her to hunt her own family. As she prowls the halls of Olympus, her insatiable thirst for the blue ichor of the gods leads her into madness. The narrative explores her transformation from a fierce protector to a ravenous predator, raising questions about the true nature of her actions and the mysterious force manipulating the gods. The struggle to uncover the truth behind Rhea's behavior and the threat to Olympus forms the crux of the story.

"Capture. Captivate. Convince. Create." Gaia. Personification of the Earth. Mother of giants, monsters, titans. A primordial goddess with a history of rebellion and destruction, and a woman with a stubborn desire to have all her children at her side. A revered goddess with powers beyond imagination, she has allies in low places, and access to the most off-limits areas--including the perilous Underworld jail. Gaia needs that access to free her imprisoned children and dethrone Zeus, once and for all. With the aid of dead soulmates, zombified humans, and mind-controlled gods, she aims to restore order to Earth before it consumes itself, overrun with political feuds, deadly climate changes, and human greed. Angry and determined, she's on a warpath to avenge her beloved offspring locked up centuries ago. Holding on to a grudge many thought buried, Gaia will stop at nothing until she's successful. Untouchable. Glorious. Is anyone strong enough to stop a deity so powerful she can create armies with a well-placed whisper? Who has the wits-and the nerve-to oppose an ancient and incredibly resourceful goddess such as Gaia?

After seven years of marriage, Lucas and Samantha are still crazy, head over heels in love. But happily ever after is now overrun by a teenager in a hurry to grow up, and a toddler demanding everyone's full attention. With their children pulling them in every direction this holiday season, life is hectic and time alone together is at a premium. Lucas and Samantha's only Christmas wish this year is to prove they're still Always Us.

Ten years ago, Lucas Hunter was everything to me-but I never got to tell him. Not that it would have mattered. To him, I was like a little sister he looked out for, not a woman he wanted. I settled for a passionless existence that turned into a miserable life. But I had more than only myself to consider, so I learned to make the best of things and leave the romantic fantasies in the past where they belong. Until the one day the past came back and asked me to have a drink for old times' sake. But in the here and now, things are different. Friendship is all I have to offer, no matter how much heat is reflected in his gaze, or that our friendly touches linger a little too long. There's a sad irony in finally getting what you've always wanted when you're not free to take it. When I saw Sam again after so many years, she wasn't the same girl I'd always felt compelled to look out for. She was a gorgeous woman with sad and tired eyes and all I wanted was to make it better. When I find myself unable to stay away, I realize I want her. She's not free to be mine, but when fate gives you a second chance, you grab it with both hands. Why did it take so long to realize that it was Always You?

I had the happily ever after . . . until it was gone. Three became two. And I was alone. Our time-my time-was over. Alone was the right way to be. The only way. Life was me, my son, and my memories. Until the day I met someone who turned my lonely existence upside down. This man made me smile, made me laugh, made me ache for his touch. But I couldn't. He shouldn't awaken feelings I resolved to bury with my husband. But he did. I couldn't let his presence make my heart race. I couldn't let him into our little world, where he fit so perfectly. I couldn't want Nick. But I did. I rescued people. My family relied on me to lend a hand. Everyone thought of me as the fixer, but no one had the first clue how to fix me. Until Ellie. The freckled beauty's sorrow was like a well-worn shirt-easy and familiar, difficult to part with-and she wore it comfortably. And though I was hers from the moment our eyes first met, she'd never be mine. I loved her in the here and now, but how did I compete with a ghost? How can there ever be anyone After You?

Julie My hot, fiercely protective best friend Landon just dropped to one knee in the middle of the Bellagio with the perfect solution to all my problems. After an unexpected diagnosis and a run of bad luck, I'm officially down and out. That is, until my best friend of two decades offers me his name... and his health insurance. We're in Vegas for someone else's wedding. The last thing I ever expected was a proposal of my own-especially from Landon, my rock, my closest friend even when we're miles apart. He's always been gorgeous, but except for that drunken almost-kiss back in college, the only thing between us is friendship. What's a marriage of convenience between pals? Besides, Landon lives hundreds of miles away. Nothing has to change. Right? Landon I popped the question, put a ring on it, and slapped Julie's name on my health insurance policy. Problem solved. It's supposed to be a marriage of convenience. However, when my job relocates me to New York and I move in with my wife I find out there's nothing convenient about our arrangement. It all seemed so simple until the Elvis officiant said, "kiss the bride." The second our lips touched, nothing was ever the same.

Exploring the journey of self-discovery and the complexities of love, the narrative centers on a protagonist who realizes that true affection was present in their life all along, embodied by Evan. The story delves into themes of missed connections and the importance of recognizing what’s right in front of us, offering a heartfelt reflection on relationships and the often-overlooked signs of love.