Bøker utgitt av Sophie Stern

You won't catch him spending the night.The Dread Pirate Stone takes no survivors. He's ruthless. Fearless.He's unstoppable, especially now that he's so close to finding the Cat's Eye - an emerald so big it will buy him a thousand ships. Or, in his case, pay off his debt to the man who's been holding his sister hostage. Stone will do anything to get that damn rock. He'll fight. He'll pillage. He'll even kill if he has to.Nothing can stand in his way, but then he meets someone who changes everything.Eleanor knows she's nobody to write home about. She's plain. Homely. A little boring. There's nothing very special about her. She was training to be a teacher before she witnessed the murder of the town mayor. Now she's on the run and the only person who can keep her safe is one the entire world has labeled a villain.Oh yes, she's heard all about the Dread Pirate Stone, but the stories have missed a couple of important details. The legends don't talk about how stunning his deep green eyes are. They don't talk about his long, wavy locks. The stories all missed the part about his steely abs or the fact that just one look from him is enough to make her knees quiver.Nobody warned her about that.Nobody would warn her that she might start to care about the man who could throw her out to sea - but doesn't.Soon their worlds are colliding in ways Eleanor never thought possible...And she doesn't know if she's going to make it out alive.

Jennifer lives alone. She works alone. She travels alone. Everything in her life is centered around that solitude. She doesn't do well with crowds or groups of people, so she's chosen a job where she can work by herself without being distracted.When her boss requests her presence on a company retreat that could lead to an incredible promotion, she realizes she needs to make herself seem as mature, well-rounded, and stable as possible.What better way than by bringing her mate along?The problem is that Jennifer doesn't have a mate. Red pandas are notorious for living on their own or in very, very small groups, and she doesn't exactly have a list of boyfriends on call.When a chance encounter leads to the perfect opportunity to claim a fake mate as her own, Jennifer doesn't resist.After all, what's the worst thing that could happen?

Once a vampire, always a vampire.At least, that's what I've been told.But the world of vampires isn't what I thought it was going to be. It's different than I expected, and now...Well, now I can never go back to the girl I used to be.Sweet Nightmares: The Sound of Roses is a polyamorous, bisexual, open-door steamy book featuring vampires, biting, and lots and lots of fangs. This story includes puns, humor, joking around, pop culture references, and of course, lots of drinking blood.

When they asked me to stay, I only had one choice.Hi.I'm Melody.I live with four vampire rockstars who would rather spend their time making music than hunting humans, and they're planning to turn me into one of them.As the night of my turning approaches and our plans for making me into a vampire start to unfold, a villain from Rose's past comes slinking out of the shadows and takes her, leaving no trace of where they've gone.Who would want to destroy the vampire?And why would he haul her away?We have to unite and do whatever it takes to save Rose before it's too late, but something tells me that three vampires and one human might not be enough to fight this creature.Sweet Nightmares: The Sound of Roses is a polyamorous, bisexual, open-door steamy book featuring vampires, biting, and lots and lots of fangs. This story includes puns, humor, joking around, pop culture references, and of course, lots of drinking blood.

Experience small town romance in this complete collection!This omnibus edition includes all four ASHTON SWEETS stories by Sophie Stern.These stories are sweet and savory with an extra dose of delicious.They take place in the same world as SAVORED.This bundle includes:Christmas Sugar RushValentine's Sugar RushSt. Patty's Sugar RushHalloween Sugar Rush1 - Christmas Sugar RushWhen Kinsley gets a job at Savored, the cutest bakery in Ashton, she's not hoping for much. She's down on her luck and on the wrong side of 40. There's not much for her to look forward to.Then Gregory Williams walks through the doors of the bakery, and everything changes.What's got the sweet cowboy so upset?And is there anything that a sweet Christmas cupcake can't help?Join Kinsley and Gregory as they discover that sometimes, Christmas miracles do happen.2 - Valentine's Sugar RushHelena and Bob have been together for what seems like a million years, but Helena has a secret. It's been haunting her, but she doesn't know what to do.Bob knows his wife is hiding something. The sweet woman he married has been struggling for a long time. He needs to show her that she can trust him, and Valentine's Day is the perfect time to do that.Will Bob and Helena be able to make it through the next stage of their relationship?Is there anything about their problem that can't be solved with a sweet Valentine's Day cupcake?3 - St. Patty's Sugar RushThere aren't many problems that a good cup of tea and a deliciously baked cupcake won't solve.When Tracy Markson moved to Ashton, she was looking for an escape. What she found was a community full of warmth and acceptance. She found a place where she could join a book club and spend an afternoon knitting.And she meets Jacob.Tall, dark, and deliciously handsome, the former-detective-turned-artist is way out of her league, but there's something wonderful and charming about him.Will Tracy be able to let go of her past long enough to let him love her?4 - Halloween Sugar RushHalloween is supposed to be a time of mischief and mayhem, but for me, it's different.When I came back from my deployment, I expected things to be hard, but I didn't expect them to be nobody-recognizes-me hard.Allison is the only reason I was able to survive the way that I did. She helped me to keep going when I thought that everything around me was crumbling. She doesn't even know who I am, though. She doesn't even recognize me.So, what am I supposed to do now?

One bear. One human. One big, fat lie.JustinYou'd think that with a backstory like mine, the idea of taking a mate is unbelievable.You'd be right.The only reason I'm agreeing to this entire "mates" thing is so that my mother gets off my back, my shareholders are happy, and I continue moving forward in my career. I'm the face of a multi-billion dollar company. I don't need any scandals in my midst.RebeccaThe offer is for one year. One year of pretending to be this guy's mate, and then we can have a quiet divorce. He just needs his shareholders off of his back, and me? Well, I'd like to not starve to death.Only, there's more than meets the eye when it comes to Justin. He might have money and brains and incredibly good looks, but there's a secret that lurks behind those beautiful eyes.And I intend to find out what it is.THE POLAR BEAR'S FAKE MATE is the first book in SHIFTERS OF RAWR COUNTY: a new shifter series from Sophie Stern. There is no cheating and a guaranteed HEA for our happy couple. You may also want to check out THE DRAGON'S CHRISTMAS TREASURE for a sneak peek at life in Rawr County!

He has the heart of a lion, but the mouth of a liar. Experience shapeshifters, fake relationships, laughs, and spice in this 4-book collection featuring stories from Rawr County. Each book features a fake relationship trope, secrets, lies, and of course, a happily-ever-after. Books include:The Wolf's Pretend MateThe Tiger's Pretend HusbandThe Dragon's Fake FianceeThe Red Panda's Fake Mate 4 - The Wolf's Pretend MateDaphne has had her heart set on being Alpha ever since she was a little cub. Everything she's done has been to prepare her for taking over the Rawr County Wolf Pack. She knows she's going to be a fair and wonderful leader, but when the pack elders hit her with a leadership requirement, she's caught off guard.She has to get MARRIED?She doesn't even have time to date! How is she going to find a husband?Fletcher is the kind of guy who never turns down a dare. He especially doesn't turn down a dare from curvy, luscious women he meets in bars. When one particularly adorable woman dares him to marry her, he thinks it's a joke, but when he wakes up married to the wolf Alpha the next day, he realizes he just might be in over his head.Will the pack accept Fletcher as Daphne's mate?Will they suspect their marriage isn't exactly legit?And who in the pack seems determine to sabotage Daphne's rule as leader? 5 - The Tiger's Pretend HusbandShe needs protection that only he can offer.Darla isn't exactly a tiny person. In fact, she's more than a person. She's a tiger shifter. Still, her kitty-cat claws are no match for the people who are hunting her. She crossed the wrong people one too many times, and now they're after her.But Darla has a plan. What she needs, more than anything else, is protection. What she wants, more than anything else, is Kapono.Will he agree to marry her to keep her safe?He may be able to protect her body, but can he protect her heart? 6 - The Dragon's Fake FianceeCosmo has been living in Rawr County for the last 10 years because he hates himself and wants to be miserable. Dragon Isle was no good for him. Everyone there was too happy and joyful. A dragon like him deserves to be unhappy.When his family tries to set him up with a childhood friend to date, he blurts out a lie: he's engaged.It's not true.But when they surprise him with an unexpected visit, he grabs his nearest employee, Athena, and introduces her as his fiancée.What could possibly go wrong? 7 - The Red Panda's Fake MateJennifer lives alone. She works alone. She travels alone. Everything in her life is centered around that solitude. She doesn't do well with crowds or groups of people, so she's chosen a job where she can work by herself without being distracted.When her boss requests her presence on a company retreat that could lead to an incredible promotion, she realizes she needs to make herself seem as mature, well-rounded, and stable as possible.What better way than by bringing her mate along?The problem is that Jennifer doesn't have a mate. Red pandas are notorious for living on their own or in very, very small groups, and she doesn't exactly have a list of boyfriends on call.When a chance encounter leads to the perfect opportunity to claim a fake mate as her own, Jennifer doesn't resist.After all, what's the worst thing that could happen?

Shapeshifting alien dragons + alien warrior beasts = falling in love? Enjoy three complete stories from sci-fi romance author Sophie Stern in this collection. This bundle includes three interconnected standalones that take place in the same world:Alien DragonAlien BeastAlien Monster 1 - Alien DragonI'm on the last ship out.I don't think I'm going to make it, but I do. Earth is dying and there's only one way I can possibly survive: fight for a spot on the dragon planet of Taneyemm.They don't want humans there.They don't like us.They don't know us.But when I step foot on the ship bound for Taneyemm, I know it's my last hope. I'll do anything I have to survive.I'll do whatever it takes.When I finally reach my destination and I see the alien dragons for the first time, I realize I'm in way over my head.And I don't know if my heart is ready for this. 2 - Alien BeastHe's a war hero.She's a virgin.He's broken.She's perfect.When he finds her in the midst of an alien war, Luke takes Willow for himself. He can't help himself. He's never taken a prisoner alive before, but Willow is different. He needs her. He wants her. Most of all, he craves her.Willow is a human who has the worst luck in the world. When the tour ship she's on malfunctions and crash-lands on the wrong planet, she's thrust into the middle of a war: one she has no desire to be in.Then everything changes.She's captured by an alien beast unlike anything she's ever seen before.And the worst part is that after awhile, she's not so sure she wants him to let her go. 3 - Alien MonsterTrapped together in spaceBrought together by fateWilma has never had a serious boyfriend.She's never had a serious anything in her life.When she finds herself on The Dragon's Bite with a Reslenaouan who makes her question everything she knows, she realizes she can keep playing it safe, or she can take a chance with the monster.Warning: This is a quick, steamy that takes place in the same world as Alien Dragon and Alien Beast; however, it is a standalone story and can be enjoyed on its own. HEA with no cliffhanger.

He wants to marry her + pay her 2 million dollars + put a baby in her.There's just one problem: she's already married.NERD ALERTMy boss is the alpha-hole of the universe. He's tall, dark, and handsome, but he's also prickly and bullish. That's why when he approaches me with a proposition that could help us both, I'm hesitant to accept. Marrying him and producing an heir? That seems totally far-fetched, but he's offering me a hefty payout if I accept, which I do.There's just one problem.I'm already married.Now I've got to go back to a town I swore I'd never return to, and I have to face the past in order to move forward with my future.But when I see Wander again, old feelings come rushing back: feelings I thought I'd buried long ago.So what happens when the past and the future collide?NERD ALERT is a spicy contemporary romance with a guaranteed HEA by bestselling author Sophie Stern, creator of Dragon Isle, Honeypot Darlings, and Ashton Sweets.