Bøker av Katie Cross

The wolf riders prepare for war. As a summer of swords approaches, everything Astrid hoped for is coming true. She's found her wolf. A war looms on the horizon-just what a young hero needs to make a name for herself. The path to becoming a warrior of legend is finally clear. Until strange powers awaken in Astrid and her wolf, Maera. Meanwhile, Queen Rosamund has made good on her promise of conquest since taking the throne. Thyrden's armies march for the Wolfmoors. Wielding forbidden magic, she's determined to succeed where her father could not. Nothing short of total victory will sate her ambition. As both sides ready for battle, Astrid and her friends find themselves far from the conflict, chasing after myths in the wilderness with an eccentric old matriarch. Their journey is nowhere near the glorious future Astrid had in mind. But not all is at it seems, even in the wild north. When tragedy strikes, Astrid risks everything to challenge Rosamund's dark magics. If Astrid and Maera hope to save the wolf riders, they'll have to trust in each other, and their newfound powers. Not every fight is won with iron. And sometimes, fate has other plans in mind.

The sixth book in the Coffee Shop Series.Ellie:Three years ago, my best friend joined the Marines without warning. Our plans of attending state university together-demolished. He left me in a world of discarded dreams. We haven't spoken again. Now I'm twenty-years-old and ready to be known as the best outdoor guide this side of the Rocky Mountains. That sort of honor comes with experience, and I'm just about to get my chance for a dream guide.Then Devin crashes back into my world. And everything falls apart again. Devin:I messed up once-and I lost almost everything that mattered. Ellie. My best friend. My soul. The girl I loved but didn't have the courage to tell her. Now, it was time to fix the biggest mistake of my life. Ellie isn't giving ground, and I can't say that I blame her. But this time I'm not giving up. She thinks we're done? That we can never go back and never fix what happened?She's wrong. I'm determined to make up for my mistakes and show her that we've only just begun. WILD CHILD is the sixth book in the Coffee Shop Series. It can be read as a standalone, but maximum enjoyment comes from starting at the beginning. This is a sweet-but-spicy romance with no sex-scenes and a guaranteed happily-ever-after.

Sanna and Isadora are back.Isadora Spence knows one thing for certain: she loves Maximillion Sinclair. When Max sweeps her to Wildrose Manor as his wife, she quickly realizes that not all is as it seems. She's forced to ask the most frightening question of all:Is love enough? When Isadora requests three months to decide whether to stay handfasted, Max immediately agrees.He adores Isadora, but saying the words isn't easy. His admittance would require something he's not ready to give. If he doesn't tell her that he loves her, will Isadora stay?Meanwhile, Sanna Spence is back in the forest with her bonded forest dragon, Luteis. Her new world as a blind witch is far more overwhelming than she expected. Can Luteis keep her safe as they carve out a new life together?Join the Sisterwitches and Max in the beginning novel of a nine-book series. THE SISTERWITCHES Book 1 will sweep you back to the world of the Dragonmasters and our favorite witches within.

The seventh book in The Coffee Shop SeriesDahlia:I can be many things (barista, karaoke legend, impromptu-actress, whatever), but a famous author I am not. Which makes it even weirder when a guy named Bastian rushes into my coffee shop and wants me to pretend to be him, a famous romance author hidden under a female pen name. Um, what?No thanks.Except . . . I can't deny something is charming about his brooding reclusiveness, or maybe that's just the sexy scent of smoke that follows him everywhere. My obsessive love of GIF's clearly annoys him, but it doesn't stop him from begging me for help either. This guy is desperate. When everything goes up in flames, we're left to deal with the wreckage.Together.Bastian:The last thing I want to do is ask for help, particularly from a dynamo like Dahlia. She has so much energy and I'm not sure what to do with it. But I'm about to lose everything. While the mountains outside of Pineville burn and my HotShot crew and I frantically try to save the town, my hidden career is about to explode. And I need that career. Dahlia is the simplest answer to my problems, even though I don't like the questions she asks or the answers that come. Then the fire encroaches on the mountains near town and Dahlia is in danger. I can't help but rush to save her. Because on the other side of those flames, she's saving me. In more ways than I could have ever imagined.And where there's smoke, there's fire.SMOKE AND FIRE is a clean, contemporary romance (but not religious) with a little sizzle and spice and a guaranteed happily-ever-after. It's the seventh book in the Coffee Shop Series. This book can be read as a standalone, but maximum enjoyment comes from reading the series from the beginning.

The eighth book in the Coffee Shop SeriesLeslie:The last thing I ever asked for was a divorce. Four amazing boys, one awesome life, and one failed marriage later, I'm smack dab in the middle of my forties with nowhere to go. Talk about unexpected. Then again, romance has always let me down.While juggling my newfound career responsibilities, I reach out for help in the only way I know how: a housekeeper. Someone's gotta clean this house and it hasn't been me lately. When I meet Tanner, he's not what I'm expecting. I can tell he feels the same way.And suddenly, the world looks a whole lot different than I expected.Tanner:There's something cathartic about running a house cleaning company, but when my two employees quit to elope together and start a new life in Las Vegas, I'm stuck scrubbing other people's houses. Not my dream job, but not so bad either.When a desperate woman calls to beg me for some help, the last thing I expect is the torrential disaster that I run into. Turns out, there's a bigger mess here than just days-old cereal on the counters.Four boys + single mom + new divorce = I got this. Turns out, I need Leslie more than she needs me. When our two worlds collide, the fallout isn't what I expected.CLEAN SWEEP is a clean, contemporary romance (but not religious) with a little sizzle and spice and a guaranteed happily-ever-after. It's the eighth book in the Coffee Shop Series. This book can be read as a standalone, but maximum enjoyment comes from reading the series from the beginning.

The ninth book in the Coffee Shop SeriesKatelynThere are three rules I implemented five years ago that govern my safety around men.1. Never alone. 2. Never stranded. 3. Never unaware.In those five years, I've never broken those rules. Not once. Because I will not be a fool again. Then I do break those rules-willingly-to help the older brother of my best friend, Vikram. Vikram is trouble. Has always been trouble. Charming, a little arrogant, and flighty as a bird when it comes to women. I spent half my childhood adoring him, half crying over him. Yet he's always had my heart. Six years after last seeing him is no exception.VikramMy parents say I'm a mess. I agree.When a knee surgery goes wrong, things get ugly. What kind of woman would ever want to stay by my side when I can barely cope with the day-to-day of recovery? None of them. Which is why I've never tried.There's only one person at my side when I need her the most: Katelyn Saucony. The last woman I ever expected to see there. Maybe the one that I've always wanted there.She has secrets to hide, and when those secrets come back to life and threaten her safety, I'm forced to reckon with my own ghosts. For her, I finally find someone worth fighting for. Protect Me is a clean, contemporary romance (but not religious) with a little sizzle and spice and a guaranteed happily-ever-after. It's the eighth book in the Coffee Shop Series. This book can be read as a standalone, but maximum enjoyment comes from reading the series from the beginning.

The Fifth Book in the Coffee Shop SeriesDagny:Once upon a time, I thought my stutter was the worst thing that ever happened to me. But now I know better.Being held at gunpoint outranks a speech impediment any day.Thankfully, my longtime crush Jayson Hernandez tackled that problem to the ground with those broad shoulders-the ones that make my stutter oh-so-much-worse.As if he hasn't held my heart in his strong, capable hands ever since I adored him from the shadows in high school. Or every day he comes into the coffee shop with a new date. Or each time he shoots me a friendly smile that makes my toes curl.Then he proposes something so insane it's my heart that starts to stutter. And I can't turn him down, even though I want to.Because there's a part of me that still believes I'm Cinderella too. And oh, how I want him to realize he's Prince Charming after all. Jayson:My friends are the best guys anyone could ask for. They've always had my back. Except . . . they're pretty hard to impress.The last thing I want to do is let them down, especially when the first of our group of four is getting married. I can't show up to that wedding by myself, but I don't have anyone to take with me that could gain their approval.Enter Dagny Taylor.She's quiet, reads people like a book, and isn't afraid to say it like it is-when I can get her to talk, that is. I've done some pretty wild things in my life, but now I'm about to do the craziest thing yet. Because there's a princess hiding beneath that thick armor, and I can't wait to find her.That is . . . if she'll let me.SHY GIRL is the fifth book in the Coffee Shop Series. It can be read as a standalone, but maximum enjoyment comes from starting at the beginning. This is a sweet-but-spicy romance with no sex-scenes and a guaranteed happily-ever-after.

The Fourth Book in the Coffee Shop SeriesSerafina:The small mountain town of Pineville had my heart from the moment I stepped in it. Maybe Benjamin Mercedy did too.Too bad he's way out of my league.When things escalate to an unsafe situation at home, I have no choice but to ask the town MMA fighter to teach me self-defense.When we're together on that mat, there's a whole lot more spark and bang than I thought. And if I didn't know any better, I'd say Benjamin Mercedy is hiding some ghosts in his gloves.Ghosts I'm ready to help tame.Benjamin:What am I supposed to do? Serafina shows up with a fat lip and a request for a self-defense class. Of course I'll help her.Then everything changes.She is bright-eyed brilliance in my cold, uncertain world. I can't stay away, even if I wanted to. Serafina has her own devils to deal with, and it's been a while since I'd had a good fight.Then she edges her way into my past with her light and warmth and cookies, and my bruised heart doesn't have a fighting chance.Serafina is mine.FIGHTER is the fourth book in the Coffee Shop Series. It can be read as a standalone, but maximum enjoyment comes from starting at the beginning. This is a sweet-but-spicy romance with no sex-scenes and a guaranteed happily-ever-after.

When love and logic collide.The third book in the Coffee Shop Series. Stella Marie:I didn't ask for my life to be uprooted, but won't sit by while my creepy ex-boss destroys everything-himself included.Except . . . there's only one person that can help me disappear for a while, and I'm pretty sure he groans every time he sees me calling. Being Mark Bailey's accountant isn't easy. When Mark helps me escape into his mountain world for a while, the very last thing I expect is to fall hard. Now ghosts from my past are following and I'm not sure there's a happy-ever-after waiting at the end of this nightmare. Mark:My accountant is the most frustrating woman on the planet. She infuriates me every time we speak, but I will never, ever fire her because she is the only thing standing between me and utter bankruptcyNow I'm not so sure I know her after all. The woman that arrives on my doorstep in the middle of the night is surprisingly bright, beautiful, and frightened. Being the good guy in the past hasn't gotten me anywhere, but this time, I have a good feeling about Stella Marie. Which is why I'm happy to step up when that psycho ex-boss of hers tracks her to my doorstep. No one is getting near Stella Marie while I'm here.RUNAWAY is the third book in the Coffee Shop Series. It can be read as a standalone, but maximum enjoyment comes from starting at the beginning. This is a sweet-but-spicy romance with no sex-scenes and a guaranteed happily-ever-after.

The Third Book in the Historical Collection Charlie Dauphin and Max Sinclair have been best friends since they met on a rainy night at twelve years old. They share more than a powerful magic, a sprawling manor, and a hunger for justice and danger. The Advocacy belongs to both of them.The Central Network, and then the fate of Alkarra, rest on the shoulders of two extraordinary men determined to save the world. With a team of Watchers and Defenders at their back, they'll do just that.But the winds of fate will turn such motivation against them. Charlie and Max have taken on more than any witch could bear alone. Will Charlie and Max survive the onslaught of political intrigue, rising magic, and disaster that awaits? Is friendship strong enough?Lovers of the Dragonmaster Trilogy will be thrilled for this follow-up (and oft requested!) installment in the world of Alkarra. Dive into the Advocacy, the political world of the Dragonmaster, and the lives of the witches we all love best.THE ADVOCATE is the third novel in the Historical Collection. This exhilarating tale of friendship and courage will sweep you to a new place.

Short story collection in The Network SeriesCONTAINS SPOILERS.Should only be read after the entire series is finished.Short Stories from the Network Series offers tales from many beloved characters including: Mildred, Marten, Derek, Angelina, Hazel, Camille, and MerrickImmerse yourself in endearing and harrowing moments with the High Priestess Mildred. Missions with the secretive Head of Protectors Derek Black.The compelling origin story of Bianca's fierce and determined trainer Merrick.And the timeless love tale between Camille and Brecken.

A companion novella in theDragonmaster TrilogyCan read at anytime, but is best read after the second novel, FLIGHT.What do you do when the world is afraid of magic? They burned my brother on a stake.For this reason, my grief and questions drive me to study his "mental condition," starting in the Northern Network. I must scour Alkarra from top to bottom in my search to understand his life and decisions.My burning questions cannot be ignored-my restless heart and soul crave answers. He died from this strange ailment. Or, rather, because of it. His confinement was wrong. He was not crazy. Something was different, yes. But not harmful. Not dangerous.Something gave him sight into the future, and his murderers called it madness. I will figure it out in his name.I am naive to the ways of the world. I have never slept under the stars or hunted for my own food or traveled on my own, despite being twenty-four years old and only a scholar.Still, I go. I must.Redemption isn't free.The Ronan Scrolls is a companion novella to the Dragonmaster Trilogy. This riveting short story will sweep you across the world of Alkarra and into the depths of a terrifying mystery. Fans of FLAME and FLIGHT can't afford to miss this installment.

Never Underestimate the Power of a Protective Witch.Bianca Monroe knows one thing: no god or demigod is going to destroy her forest. Letum Wood is under her protection. When demigods and gods antagonize Alkarra, she's not about to step back and let Tontes take control. Natural disasters, unexpected challenges, and crushing god magic threatens to tear apart her home. The livid gods aren't going to let her thwart them again. Alkarra is under siege, and there's only one plan that will stop Tontes from winning everything. Can Bianca accept her role in the plan? Or will her attempts to keep Alkarra safe be the very thing that allows the to gods win?War of the Gods is the fourth book in the Network Saga. This series-culminating story will sweep you away with epic magic and wild places.

A Short Story Collection in the Dragonmaster TrilogyThe Old World is Destroyed.Fans of the YA fantasy novel FLAME can dive deeper into dragon history with this stunning new short story collection.Taken from records kept by long-lost witches, Chronicles of the Dragonmasters offers a glimpse behind the curtain of the Great Massacre and the controversial dragon hero Talis.Or was he a hero?Find answers to the burning questions left in FLAME and immerse yourself in the growing world of the forest dragons of Alkarra with Chronicles of the Dragonmasters.

Never underestimate the power of a stubborn witch.Bianca Monroe wants one thing: to create a Sisterhood of Protectors.She might be the only one that thinks it's a good idea.With demigods in Alkarra, and a frustrated Council attempting to usurp her father, Bianca is faced with opposition on every side. When her desire to defend the Central Network with a Sisterhood is rebuffed by everyone whose support she thought she'd have, she's forced to find a new path.Meanwhile, the influence of god magic grows in Alkarra. Wonky magic, strangers in the land, and crumbling Network ties abound.Will Bianca assemble the support she needs to defend the Network from this unknown enemy?Or will she find the strength to forge her own path?THE RISE OF THE DEMIGODS is the second book in THE NETWORK SAGA. Fans of beloved, award-winning NETWORK SERIES will be swept back into the world of Alkarra, where magic abounds and enemies are now fast at hand.

Never underestimate the power of a vigilant witch. Twenty-one-year-old Bianca Monroe has one goal: to keep the status quo. She's finally happy. The Central Network has recovered from the war, peace remains steady enough, and she loves teaching the new Guardian recruits how to use a sword. The last thing she wants is change. At the third annual Celebration of all Networks, Bianca is thrust into an unexpected challenge: a mortal girl named Ava lands in her lap with a most unwelcome surprise. As the Celebration continues, it's clear that the only witch who cares whether Ava lives or dies is Bianca.And Bianca's magic has stopped working.Can Bianca save Ava from the high-ranking witches that want her blood, even if it means the end of the blossoming peace? Or does Bianca protect her Network the only way she knows how?The Lost Magic is the fifth novel in the Network Series and a continuation of the beloved Network Series that has captivated over half a million readers. Get ready for life-changing YA Fantasy. Because Bianca Monroe is back.

Andrei is more than just a swordmaker. He's a legend.Members of the legendary silkmaking clan in the Southern Network understand one thing: the clan keeps the Sirilas magic in balance by obedience to its rules, and the Sirilas magic keeps them alive. When loyal, steady future Guide to the Clan Andrei Kuzmin finds a sword that stands in his way to ease and prosperity-quite literally-he's shoved out of his stable world and into a new magic. A magic that doesn't care about the requirements of the Sirilas magic. While Andrei grapples to rid himself of the meddlesome sword, a new foe enters the stage. Alek Popov, High Priest to the Southern Network, a witch hungry for the well-kept secrets of the silkmaking magic. Can Andrei keep both magicks happy while forging the path required of him? Or will Andrei's faltering loyalty destroy the clan from the very center? THE SWORDMAKER is the second novel in the Historical Collection. This thrilling story will sweep you away to the arctic lands of the Southern Network, where magic teems and mysteries abound.

Isadora Spence knows two things: 1) she''s tired of all the wars and wants them to stop and 2) she never wants to see Maximillion Sinclair again. Sparks fly when rising desperation leads Isadora and Maximillion to attend a political delegation together in the Southern Network. She''s determined to create a pact for peace and save lives, but when events spiral into far more dangerous territory, she realizes the only witch she can trust is Maximillion. Can they work together, or will everything fall apart?Meanwhile, her sisterwitch Sanna is out of her depth in an unfamiliar world of volatile goddesses and buried history. Facing an unwinnable battle against Prana, the ruthless goddess of the sea, Sanna roots through history, only to discover that Prana isn''t the only enemy they face.In a world embroiled with war on all fronts, can the sisterwitches do their part to bring peace and freedom to Antebellum? Or will all their best efforts fail in the bigger machinations of goddesses and witches? FREEDOM is the final book in the Dragonmaster trilogy. This sweeping YA Fantasy saga will take to a new world, keep you on the edge of your seat, and ask you to answer the most impossible question of all: What is freedom?

Never underestimate the power of a volatile witch.Still reeling in the wake of her mother's death, sixteen-year-old Bianca Monroe is forced to move to Chatham Castle. Not even the sudden appearance of ancient dragons in haunted Letum Wood nor her two best friends can distract her from the strength of her deep, dark rage.Her grief puts her magical powers into chaos, endangering any witch around her. She has six months left to destroy the curse that will kill her and fulfill her contract with the most cunning enemy of all: her former teacher Miss Mabel.Bianca must make a choice: learn to control her restless powers, or let the powers control her.Alkarra Awakening is the second book in the thrilling new fantasy collection The Network Series. It's a haunting tale about tragedy, loss, and the power of moving on.