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"You must take this stone, and you must return it..."Isabella Drayton is at once fascinated and intrigued when a mysterious stranger insists she is the fated one to take guardianship of the ancient crystal. Her deep-seated belief in the mystical and enchanting, nurtured by a childhood filled with fables of ancient knights and wizardry, sets her on a course for adventure that will change her destiny. In the aftermath of the failed Jacobite Rebellion, the Crown intends to do whatever is required to prevent any further effort to dispel the newly united kingdoms of England and Scotland, even if that means the arrest and seizure of every last Highlander. Calum Mackay sails the North Sea under cover of mist and darkness, seeking to free those countrymen taken prisoner by the brutal English forces. But raiding one particular ship brings him more than he bargained for in the form of a spirited, dark-haired lass with eyes of bonny blue...and who wears a stone he had only ever heard of in clan legend.

Watch out Shadowhurst, your time is running out.I really thought we might catch a break for once, but it seems life has other plans.As though it wasn't bad enough that my father, the evil fae king, destroyed the portal to Faerie, trapping my half-brother and our friends in the hellish realm. To make matters worse, he had other plans for the witches on earth. . .the deadly kind of plans.With the clock ticking, I'm off on an adventure of a lifetime to end Cathan once and for all.Unfortunately, nothing is ever simple with the fae.Between the strange puzzles dear old dad left behind and the trouble in Faerie, I have my hands full.If I don't step my game up, this might be the end for Shadowhurst and its magical inhabitants.Buckle up, kids. It's going to be a wild ride to the finish line!

Welcome to the new world from USA Today bestselling author Alexa Aston-Sugar Springs-a small town in East Texas where love has a way of turning up when you least expect it!A woman ready to make a fresh start in life after a double tragedy. A man returning to his hometown, eager to serve his community. Two people not looking for a relationship-much less love-and finding life is better when it's shared . . .Deb Busby's life implodes when a stalker causes her to be fired from her job-and when she lets him know she has no interest in him-he murders her parents. Seeking to escape her past and her enormous grief and guilt, Deb changes her name to Hope Keller and moves to the small town of Sugar Springs, purchasing the practice of the local veterinarian.Gideon Ross had hopes for playing in the NFL until a knee injury changed his career trajectory. Becoming a detective in Dallas, Gideon is eventually given the opportunity to return to his hometown and take over as its chief of police. Divorced for a decade, he has no plans for dating, much less marriage-until he meets Dr. Hope Keller.But Gideon's police instincts cause him to look into Hope's background. As his relationship with Hope heats up, he hesitates to tell her he knows about her past because he worries that it might impact their future.Can Hope find peace in a new place and heal emotionally-and is Gideon Ross the man for her?Find the answer in A Fresh Start, Book 4 in Sugar Springs.

Louisa Shelby's carefree life of elegant balls and beautiful gowns ended when her father died, leaving her penniless. With no hope of securing a proper marriage, she accepts a position as a companion to an elderly viscountess. But temptation in a most unexpected guise awaits Louisa in the dowager's home...Once, Simon Wade was London's most eligible bachelor, but a tragic accident forced him into seclusion, away from prying eyes and questions. While he yearns to hold and kiss the enchanting Louisa, he will accept no woman's pity.Louisa's only chance at happiness may rest in her ability to convince the stubborn viscount that her passion is real...and her love is true.

She's temptation incarnate...Worst idea ever. No matter how stunning she was.After my brother Shane was abducted last year, I'm concentrating on keeping what's left of my family alive. I will find the bastards who took Shane, and I will gut them.No extra time and energy to get blindsided at a business meeting by Kat Banner, the seductive secretary. Besides, getting anywhere near me puts her in danger, and I won't do that to a helpless, innocent woman.Thing is, Kat is anything but innocent, or helpless...That arrogant bastard...So, maybe flirting with hot tycoon Ethan Masters wasn't the smartest move on the first day of my temp job. So irresponsible. I shouldn't let any guy near the toxic shit-show that was my life just because he's tall, dark, and mysterious.Then, before I know what's going on, I'm being yelled at, insulted, and fired, which is bad enough-but the death squad that jumps me and the tycoon in the elevator? That's over the top, even for me.But Masters fights like a demon. We kick ass together, which is great, until he goes all alpha on me, drags me into his helicopter, and sweeps me off to his luxury lair.I won't be bought, or shoved around. But soon we're facing off against brutal enemies and uncontrollable desire...and other feelings we can't even put into words, not while Death is stalking us. Hell, even if it wasn't.But the stakes are rising by the minute...and Death is gaining ground...

What is real or only an illusion?Ghostly images that appear and float across the stage, objects that levitate into the air, and a beautiful assistant who disappears inside a glass box, then reappears inside a second glass box. All while the audience at the Crystal Palace, including amateur investigator Mikaela Forsythe, watch the performance.Is it real? Can the audience believe what they see?Then, an evening with her friend, Theodora Templeton while attending the one-night performance by master illusionist, Jean Luc Betard, takes a ghastly turn and plunges Mikaela headlong into murder when the illusionist's young assistant is found dead at the end of his newest stunt.The police, specifically Chief Inspector Abberline, who is also in attendance, declare it a tragic accident in an illusion gone wrong. But after making her own observations Mikaela is not convinced and places a call to Private Investigator Angus Brodie.Their's is a complicated partnership, more so with his latest work with the Special Services organization at the conclusion of their previous case, and that particularly complicated conversation he insisted on having with her. Irritating man!Never the less, Mikaela is certain there is more amiss than merely a tragic accident, and Brodie is forced to admit that she may be right, pulling them together once more, personal feelings aside. Or possibly not...That certainty takes both of them on a dangerous trail of clues that appear and then just as quickly disappear much like the illusionist's tricks.The case is no slight of hand, but a series of dangerous illusions meant to deceive both Mikaela and Brodie, and perhaps make them both disappear for good, while the murderer goes about his deadly scheme.And then, there is that conversation that she walked out on before, but he insists on having, even in the midst of murder.Oh my!

"A fascinating portrayal of London's theatrical milieu...Ware again proves she can intertwine fact and fiction to create an entertaining and harmonious whole." -Publishers WeeklyIF SHAKESPEARE HAD A SISTER...In 18th century London the glamorous Drury Lane and Covent Garden theatres were all the rage, beckoning every young actor, actress, playwright, and performer with the lure of fame and fortune.But competition and back-biting between theatre owners, patrons, actors, and writers left aspiring playwrights with their work stolen, profits withheld, and reputations on the line. For a woman, things were harder still, as the chances of a "petticoat playwright" getting past the government censor were slim. In this exciting and cutthroat world, Sophie McGan, a young woman with a talent for writing and an ambition to see her work performed, could rise to glory, or could lose all in the blink of an eye...In Ciji Ware's signature style, real-life characters of the day create a backdrop for a portrait of a glittering era, a love story, and a compelling glimpse into what life was like for a strong and independent-minded woman in an emphatically man's world.""A historical novel so lively and intriguing, you don't realize you've learnt anything till after you close the book. Exciting, entertaining, and enlightening." -Literary Times

"... an epic story. Tanya breathes life into this timeless tale of love and betrayal, blurring the lines of fantasy and history. -Jeff Wheeler, Wall Street Journal bestselling authorMálik Danann reveals his true self... and his true heart. But even with a Fae Prince by her side, Gwendolyn of Cornwall is not assured victory against Locrinus, the Usurper.Indeed, she may have come to understand the true meaning of her prophecy, but now she must rise to her destiny and become the First Queen to unite Pretania's fractured tribes-a daunting task, when the people have lost hope, and the land itself is dying.The Doom of Men will not simply depend upon whether a slip of a girl can rally mortal men to fight a flesh-and-blood foe. To save her kingdom, the people must remember a time of magic, and it is within the Fae realm Gwendolyn will find the key to reignite hope-The Tuatha'an Sword of Light.But there are forces beyond her understanding-darkcreatures that would stop at nothing to keep her from her goal. While she intends to enter the Underworld with a Prince by her side, Gwendolyn's greatest perils await. She will be tested by a Fae king whose hatred for humanity is strong.Part 3 of an exciting, new series by Tanya Anne Crosby.

When the 9th Duke of Sudeleigh discovers that his eldest daughter, Elizabeth, is the clandestine author of a scandalous editorial, he hatches a plan to bring the feisty young woman to heel. He will secretly send her off to an arranged marriage so that she might better concentrate her efforts on hearth and home instead of the spreading of contrary ideas. But a mishap with her carriage en route brings headstrong Elizabeth a chance to foil her father's plans. Douglas Dubh MacKinnon, an annoyingly handsome Highlander will provide her with the perfect riposte. What Elizabeth doesn't consider is that in these turbulent political times, she, too, might offer Douglas something in return: a convenient means of securing his birthright--as well as the ideal disguise when the opportunity to save a prince on the run arises, leaving them both to wonder just who is the true Pretender after all?

Who is this man?The Duke of Thanet may have hired Meriel Shelby as a governess to his six-year-old son, but there is something...different about the man standing before her today. He seems to study her with an intensity she never noticed before, and he is certainly more charming than the last time they met. Was there always an alluring glint in his dark eyes? But the duke has a notoriously scandalous reputation, and Meriel will not let herself succumb.Masquerading as the duke was not the simple solution Richard O'Neill had envisioned. When his ailing half-brother, the real duke, asked him to protect his young heir from a greedy enemy, Richard agreed. But he never thought he'd be attracted to the inquisitive governess, or that each moment in her intoxicating presence would tempt him. Letting down his guard could prove dangerous...especially to Richard's own heart.

Welcome to the new world from USA Today bestselling author Alexa Aston-Sugar Springs-a small town in East Texas where love has a way of turning up when you least expect it!A woman betrayed and cast adrift. A man ready to prove himself professionally. Opposites who don't match up on paper-and yet they find they are a perfect match . . .Nova Turner was tossed out by her fundamentalist parents when she turned up pregnant at fifteen. Taken in by her bohemian artist aunt, Nova gives birth to Leo, who becomes the light of her life. Hit by a double whammy-her live-in lover betrays her and her beloved Aunt Rain dies in a car accident-Nova finds herself inheriting Rain's house in Sugar Springs, Texas.Cole Johnson's storied football career as a Texas Longhorn came to an end when he tore up a knee. He shifts his focus from playing to coaching. After a decade as an assistant, he's offered the chance to become the head coach and athletic director at Sugar Springs High School.Sparks fly when Nova meets the handsome coach, the man her son is itching to play football for. Cole teaches Nova about the game of football-and things heat up between them.Can an unconventional artist and single parent find happiness with a workaholic coach who's always played by the rules?Find the answer in A Perfect Match, Book 3 in Sugar Springs.

For a woman on the run...Gemma Cassidy is the daughter of an earl-on the wrong side of the blanket. To make her way in the world, and escape her abusive father, Gemma will have to get her hands dirty. Masquerading as a stableboy, she realizes she isn't only spying on the best horseracing stable in England, but the most magnificent duke in the land.And a man always in control...The Duke of Rakesley has everything under control-as usual. He's a man who knows what he wants and how to get it, like choosing a duchess who will fit into his well-ordered life without fuss. Then Gemma comes along and plays havoc with Rake's idea of the future-but he can't help wanting to get closer to all of her beautiful chaos.When passion flares, all bets are off...Working closely together reveals a powerful passion that neither of them can deny. Rake knows he wants more than a temporary arrangement, but Gemma refuses to settle for the half-life her mother had as the earl's mistress. Yet the future isn't as clear-or as cold-as either had envisioned. Can two independent souls surrender to their hearts' desire?

¿ Will love letters from a secret admirer bring joy or cause trouble? ¿The Lassie: Lady Lark is the daughter of the well-known Scottish chieftain, Storm MacKeefe. Needing time away from her clan, she goes to Blake Castle in England to be with her cousins and to clear her head. Lark is unwed but has a four-year-old daughter, Florie. A foolish act has tarnished her reputation and she is hoping to start anew.Wanting the best for her daughter, Lark requests that a tutor be sent from the monastery to teach the girl. No monk will come, but a scribe named Dustin answers her call. Lark doesn't believe she'll ever fall in love again after the father of her child has deceived her, ruined her reputation, and deserted her. However, shortly after the arrival of the scribe, she starts to receive love letters and romantic poems from a secret admirer. It makes her feel alive again.The Scribe:Dustin Styles was left as a baby, abandoned on the stairs of the church. Raised by monks, he's lived his life inside the cloistered walls, but has never taken holy vows. Instead, he's focused on his studies, mastering the art of being a scribe and tutor to the nobles.A summons from the castle arrives, asking for a tutor to teach a young girl. Only boys are allowed to be learned so the monks turn down the request. Dustin is intrigued by the circumstances and volunteers to go. Once there, he meets the single mother, Lady Lark, and immediately loses his heart to her. They start to become close while he teaches her daughter, and she confides in him since she doesn't seem to have many friends. He can't express his feelings for her since she is from above the salt. So, instead he woos her as a secret admirer, sending her love letters, only able to watch her reaction from afar. However, sometimes even good intentions turn bad, and instead of spreading joy, those same intentions can bring trouble knocking at the door.Love has no bounds but marriage has rules. A noble must never wed anyone from below the salt.(This series features the next generation from Elizabeth's Legacy of the Blade Series.)

She's the one woman I can't have.I shouldn't want her.I shouldn't touch her.I shouldn't make a move.But she wants it too.The moment she lets me know, there's no going back.No one will keep us apart.There'll be nothing left of anyone who tries.We've watched each other for years, and now I will show her it's been worth the wait.I'll give her pleasure beyond her wildest dreams until she can think of nothing butus...Nothing but me.Mafia Beauty is a dark romance with a HEA and no cliffhanger. It contains EXTRA-STEAMY scenes that will make your toes curl and your granny blush. The Mancinelli Brotherhood is a six-book series that'll keep you warm at night

In the charming coastal town of Bittersweet Harbor, there are the Haves and the Have-Nots, and Savannah Belshaw has become accustomed to not having. Six years ago, she fell overboard during a sunset party cruise and was rescued by Bittersweet Harbor's golden boy, Jed Lawson. She's never forgotten how he saved her life and protected her during that long, cold night while waiting for a search team to find them. The experience left her with a secret crush on her brave rescuer and a deep fear of the water. Following the dramatic rescue, Jed went on to become a Coast Guard rescue swimmer in Alaska while Savannah-well, she went nowhere. Stuck on Scanty Island waiting tables at the family diner, she dreams of her future as a successful travel photographer. In fact, once the summer tourists are gone, she's hightailing it out of town to travel solo through Europe and nothing is going to stop her.But Savannah's plans could veer off course when Jed is reassigned to the Bittersweet Harbor Coast Guard station and makes it clear he is interested in knowing Savannah a whole lot better. With nothing in common beyond their undeniable chemistry, Jed is convinced they are destined to be together-after all, saving her life clearly changed his. But Savannah isn't so sure. She knows Jed's life is all about being out on the water-the rougher, the better-and Savannah has sworn to never step foot on a boat again. When a powerful storm sweeps up the coast and destroys the only access bridge to Scanty Island, Savannah must depend on Jed once more. With her family's diner and her home in jeopardy, Jed jumps in to bring the town together to help replace the bridge. Can he convince Savannah he's in it for the long haul and that she can achieve her dreams with him, in Bittersweet Harbor?

Lisa Marie Rice's books can be summed up in one word - addictive!" - Katie ReusThey'll kill for what's in her head.... Riley Robinson is in deep trouble. She's the only one who knows that a video that could catapult the world into full-scale war is just a deepfake, but someone out there will stop at nothing to silence her. Soon, a whole company of ruthless mercenaries is running her down. The only one in her corner is Pierce Jordan, a lone former SEAL that her friends sent to help her, but one man is enough. One hard-eyed, hard-bodied, extremely sexy, extremely capable man. And he'll do anything to keep her safe... Over his dead body... Pierce Jordan was sent by friends to protect a computer nerd girl in trouble. Turns out the nerd girl is a brilliant bombshell, and the trouble could burn the world to the ground. She's way out of his league, but it's up to him to protect the knowledge in her gorgeous head, keep her from getting slaughtered, and convince the world that she's telling the truth-all while fighting a raging hunger that could destroy them both...

Alyssa Montague has spent her entire life listening to stories of tiny Alice and her adventures at the bottom of the rabbit hole. But Alyssa is about to get the surprise of her life in the form of a handsome royal stranger with an agenda of his own and a story that will begin to unravel everything Alyssa thought she knew about her family history...and perhaps her future as well.Prince Graydon Hartford's empire is again on the brink of war after a century of peace and prosperity. The future king will do anything to protect his beloved kingdom, even journey back to another realm, to the glittering city of New York, where the powerful Scepter of Fire has been hidden for safe-keeping. This may be his only chance to reclaim the scepter and save his kingdom. But can he get past Alyssa to do it? And after meeting her, does he want to?

Vauxhall Gardens may be London's ideal attraction with its diverse population, unusual entertainment and illicit pleasure walks, but for Sofia Gallo, it's also a safe haven.Leaving Italy with her brothers, she escaped the threat of scandal and the longer she performs as a tumbler, the more Vauxhall feels like home. Especially when she meets Noah Wright, a handsome bachelor seeking work as a magician.Yet predicting the future is far from a magician's illusion and when Sofia's past collides with her present, she discovers forbidden love is more dangerous than she ever dared to imagine.

Pride Not Prejudice is a charity collection of never-before-published, brand-new stories featuring and benefiting love and Happily Ever Afters across the gender and sexual identity spectrums. Proceeds from both ebook and paperback will be donated to four nationally renowned organizations in support of LGBTQIA+ and other marginalized and oppressed communities in the United States, including PLANNED PARENTHOOD, HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN, NATIONAL CENTER FOR TRANSGENDER EQUALITY and HEALTH PROFESSIONALS ADVANCING LGBTQ+ MEDICAL TREATMENT AND EQUALITY.This volume includes stories by Mila Finelli, Ruby Dixon, Kim Loraine, Darynda Jones, Janna MacGregor, Robyn Peterman, and April White.

Pride Not Prejudice is a charity collection of never-before-published, brand-new stories featuring and benefiting love and Happily Ever Afters across the gender and sexual identity spectrums. Proceeds from both ebook and paperback will be donated to four nationally renowned organizations in support of LGBTQIA+ and other marginalized and oppressed communities in the United States, including PLANNED PARENTHOOD, HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN, NATIONAL CENTER FOR TRANSGENDER EQUALITY and HEALTH PROFESSIONALS ADVANCING LGBTQ+ MEDICAL TREATMENT AND EQUALITY.This volume includes stories by Jennifer Ashley, Camille Duplessis, Kristan Higgins, Amalie Howard, Kathy Lyons, Sara Ney, Hildie McQueen, and Erica Ridley.

Pride Not Prejudice is a charity collection of never-before-published, brand-new stories featuring and benefiting love and Happily Ever Afters across the gender and sexual identity spectrums. Proceeds from both ebook and paperback will be donated to four nationally renowned organizations in support of LGBTQIA+ and other marginalized and oppressed communities in the United States, including PLANNED PARENTHOOD, HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN, NATIONAL CENTER FOR TRANSGENDER EQUALITY and HEALTH PROFESSIONALS ADVANCING LGBTQ+ MEDICAL TREATMENT AND EQUALITY.This volume includes stories by Kerrigan Byrne, Piper Huguley, Mira Lynn Kelly, Clare Rebecca McCarthy, Rosalind James, and Cynthia St. Aubin.

Nachdem sie den Großteil ihres jungen Lebens in einem französischen Kloster verbracht hat, wird die schöne Elienor mit einem Grafen verlobt - bis sie ein goldhaariger Wikinger-Krieger entführt, der ihre geheimsten Leidenschaften weckt.Elienor wusste, dass die Normannen Burg Brouillard stürmen würden - das hatte sie in den prophetischen Träumen gesehen, die seit ihrer Kindheit plagten. Sie hatte den Tod vieler gesehen. Und sie hatte ihn gesehen - den Wikinger, der sie als seinen Preis in Anspruch nehmen würde … Jarl Alarik Tryggvason wollte nichts, als Rache an dem französischen Graf zu nehmen, der eine Übereinkunft gebrochen hatte. Stattdessen bekam er eine dunkelhaarige Schönheit mit veilchenblauen Augen. Bezaubert durch ihr feuriges Wesen, erregt sie seinen Körper und seine Seele … In einem Land voller Zwietracht riskiert Alarik alles, um die Frau zu lieben, deren Träume ihre Zukunft den Schlüssel zu ihrer Zukunft halten. Bitte beachten Sie: Dieses Buch basiert auf einer wahren Begebenheit und spiegelt die teils raue Kultur der Wikinger wider.