The deal offers security. The money provides financial freedom. Sometimes, the things that sound too good to be true are. My past is haunted by darkness, full of shadows. The mansion promises fantasy and pleasure, the closest things to dawn I know. Once I sign my life over, it's too late. My future quickly becomes darker than my past. Here, there is danger...and secrets. One of them is Cameron Hardy. Like me, he's an artist. Like me, he has scars. He could be my sunrise. Or the reason the sun never rises again.

*Includes an 8 chapter bonus preview of WICKED ABYSS!* In this scorching Immortals After Dark/Dacian novel, #1 New York Times bestselling author Kresley Cole brings together a wicked vampire prince used to getting everything he desires and a demon warrior who always felt like an outcast. A night of debauchery . . . Prince Mirceo Daciano and his new friend, Caspion the Tracker, comb the streets of Dacia, drunkenly seeking out pleasures of the flesh. In what should have been a typical night, they coax a bevy of nymphs to bed. To impress their females, the demon and the vampire kiss on a dare. Changes them forever . . . Once they finally break away from their soul-searing kiss, they find themselves alone—and shaken. Had they imagined their explosive chemistry? Obstacles—ranging from a death sentence to exile in a war-torn dimension—threaten to destroy their lives . . . and the vulnerable promise in that one kiss. How long can they resist the fire that blazes between them? Even if Mirceo accepts Caspion as his fated mate, the seductive vampire still must convince the stubborn demon that their bond is forever. And any royal Dacian union must receive the blessing of King Lothaire, an unpredictable and savage killer. . . .

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Meet Merry Gentry, paranormal P.I., and enter a thrilling, sensual world as dangerous as it is beautiful, full of earthly pleasures and dazzling magic, and ruled by the all-consuming passions of immortal beings once worshipped as gods . . . or demons. Merry Gentry, princess of the high court of Faerie, is posing as a human in Los Angeles, working as a private investigator specializing in supernatural crime. But now the queen’s assassin has been dispatched to fetch her—whether she likes it or not. Suddenly Merry finds herself a pawn in her dreaded aunt’s plans. The job that awaits her: enjoy the constant company of the most beautiful immortal men in the world. The reward: the crown—and the opportunity to continue to live. The penalty for failure: death. BONUS: This edition includes an excerpt from Laurell K. Hamilton’s A Shiver of Light. Praise for Laurell K. Hamilton and A Kiss of Shadows “One of the most inventive and exciting writers in the paranormal field.”—Charlaine Harris “Sexy . . . Merry’s adventures are engaging and keep the reader turning the pages.”—St. Louis Post-Dispatch “Stunning . . . steamy . . . an exciting and original world.”—San Jose Mercury News “I’ve never read a writer with a more fertile imagination.”—Diana Gabaldon

Don't forget to grab your copy of "Seduced by Shadows", an Epic Love Romantic Dark Fantasy with a psychological thriller twists. Welcome to a world where desires run deep, where the line between Romantic fantasy and reality fades into the seduction by seductive shadows. In the captivating pages of Seduced by Shadows, prepare to embark on an irresistible journey that will tempt you, intrigue you, and leave you longing for more. Within these pages lies a tale that delves into the darkest corners of human seductive romantic desires, where passion and danger collide with the weight of deception and the possibility of redemption. Enter a realm where the boundaries of reality blur, where the allure of the forbidden offers both liberation and devastation. Elena and Adrian, a newlywed couple, stumble upon an ancient artifact that unlocks their deepest and most secret desires. As they delve deeper into its power, they become entangled in a web of exhilaration and deceit that will forever alter the course of their lives. With their relationship at stake, they navigate the treacherous path between embracing their fantasies and succumbing to the shadows that lie within. As their journey unfolds, other formidable characters emerge, each carrying their own burden of hidden dark fantasy desires and fractured dreams. Amidst a backdrop of secrets and moral dilemmas, their lives intertwine, weaving a tapestry of passion, redemption, and the consequences that befall those who dare to explore the depths of their desires. In Seduced by Shadows, you will be transported to a world where temptation tugs at your heart and your sense of self is tested. Prepare to be captivated by the intricacies of human nature, to question the boundaries of seduction romance, and to navigate the treacherous terrain of longing and deception. Join the cast of characters as they face the allure of the shadows head-on. Will they succumb to their desires, or will they find the strength to rise above the darkness that threatens to consume them? Only by venturing into the depths of Seduced by Shadows will you uncover the answers that await your quest for true fulfillment. Are you ready to surrender to the shadows, to discover the tangled web of desires and consequences that await? Open the pages of Seduced by Shadows, and let the journey begin...

Which sort of seducer could you be? Siren? Rake? Cold Coquette? Star? Comedian? Charismatic? Or Saint? This book will show you which. Charm, persuasion, the ability to create illusions: these are some of the many dazzling gifts of the Seducer, the compelling figure who is able to manipulate, mislead and give pleasure all at once. When raised to the level of art, seduction, an indirect and subtle form of power, has toppled empires, won elections and enslaved great minds. In this beautiful, sensually designed book, Greene unearths the two sides of seduction: the characters and the process. Discover who you, or your pursuer, most resembles. Learn, too, the pitfalls of the anti-Seducer. Immerse yourself in the twenty-four manoeuvres and strategies of the seductive process, the ritual by which a seducer gains mastery over their target. Understand how to 'Choose the Right Victim', 'Appear to Be an Object of Desire' and 'Confuse Desire and Reality'. In addition, Greene provides instruction on how to identify victims by type. Each fascinating character and each cunning tactic demonstrates a fundamental truth about who we are, and the targets we've become - or hope to win over. The Art of Seduction is an indispensable primer on the essence of one of history's greatest weapons and the ultimate power trip. From the internationally bestselling author of The 48 Laws of Power, Mastery, and The 33 Strategies Of War.

I'll sacrifice everything to protect her—even unleash the beast inside me. Caden For decades, I’ve denied the lethal power in my blood because I know too well the cost of magic. Yet to save my dying brother, I’ll embrace it and seduce a fiery human reporter whose dangerous knowledge is my only hope. With one touch, Sydney ignites my darkest desires—and the forbidden mating instinct that will seal my fate. And when she stumbles onto a threat bigger and more explosive than she could ever imagine, I’m faced with an impossible choice: break every rule to claim her or lose the woman who’s stolen my heart. Sydney Since my latest exposé, I’ve got a target on my back. Now Caden—smoldering former marine with secrets of his own—insists I hold the key that could burn down the world. Maybe he’s crazy, but the scorching heat between us is irresistible. Yet when danger comes, I’ll perish…unless I surrender to the one man who could shatter me forever.

View our feature on Dianne Sylvan's Queen of Shadows Meet Miranda Grey—music and magic are in her blood. Overwhelmed by her uncanny ability to manipulate people's emotions through her music, Miranda Grey comes to the attention of vampire lord David Solomon. Believing he can help bring her magic under control, David discovers that Miranda's powers may affect the vampire world too...