#1 New York Times-Bestselling Author: The fate of a mystic land inextricably linked to our own is balanced precariously on one woman’s courage… Shaman-for-hire Eugenie Markham strives to keep the mortal realm safe from trespassing entities. But as the Thorn Land's prophecy-haunted queen, there's no refuge for her and her soon-to-be-born-children when a mysterious blight begins to devastate the Otherworld. . . The spell-driven source of the blight isn't the only challenge to Eugenie's instincts. Fairy king Dorian is sacrificing everything to help, but Eugenie can't trust the synergy drawing them back together. The uneasy truce between her and her shape shifter ex-lover Kiyo is endangered by secrets he can't--or won't--reveal. And as a formidable force rises to also threaten the human world, Eugenie must use her own cursed fate as a weapon--and risk the ultimate sacrifice. . . Praise for Richelle Mead's Storm Born. . . "My kind of book--great characters, dark worlds, and just the right touch of humor. A great read." --Patricia Briggs, New York Times Bestselling Author

In the second novel set in the “darkly fascinating world” (SF Site) of Anne Bishop’s Black Jewels Trilogy, ambitions unfurl as the realm’s dreams of a liberator have finally been made flesh... The Blood have waited centuries for the coming of Witch, the living embodiment of magic. But Jaenelle, the young girl singled out by prophecy, is haunted by the cruel battles fought over her—for not all the Blood await her as their Savior. Some dismiss her as a myth. Some refuse to believe. And still others look forward to using her, making her a pawn to their shadowy devices. Only time and the devotion of her loyal guardians have healed Jaenelle’s physical wounds. But her mind is fragile, barely able to protect her from the horrifying memories of her childhood. Nothing, however, can deflect her from her destiny—and the day of reckoning looms near. When her memories return. When her magic matures. When she is forced to accept her fate. On that day, the dark Realms will know what it means to be ruled by Witch.

There was a little girl, who had a little gun, pointed right at the center of her forehead.When she was good, she was very, very goodBecause if she was bad, she was dead. Raised by a monster, rescued by a liarThe life Ava escaped from is a memory she would like to forgetBut the past never stays buried for long and when a tragic event forces Ava back homeThe monster is waiting to finish what he started.With fragile bonds put to the test, Ava will need to find the strength to fight back, putting her faith in the club she was never a part of and a President who is more of a stranger to her than a brother.Blood might be thicker than water, but its blood that attracts sharksAnd if she doesn't learn to stay two steps ahead of the deranged killer who hunts her, she'll drown.In a world of bloody secrets and twisted legacies, only one truth remains: To prevail, one of them must die.But who will survive?The Fallen King, or his Tainted Heir?Please be advised that this book may cause shallow breathing, exploding ovaries and spontaneous disintegration of panties. As a result, all readers should be over the age of 18 and refrain from reading in public places.Trigger warning: This book contains swearing and deals with subjects such as sexual assault and violence that some readers might find upsetting. There are also sexy fun times with not one but three bikers but please remember, The Heir of Shadows is not for the faint-hearted

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

Tynisa is on the run, but she can't escape her inner torment -- or atone for the crimes that haunt her. Even as the provinces of the Dragonfly Commonweal crumble around her, the past is catching up with her at last. Her father's ghost is hunting her down. As Tynisa flees, the Wasp Empire's army has a new goal. It has been deployed to conquer the city of Khanaphes, former jewel of the ancient world. Empress Seda's soldiers seek prestige and glory in battle, but she has greater aspirations, seeing herself as heir to all the old powers of history. With her troops behind her, the Empress is aiming for the ultimate prize.

Finish the series or it will finish you. When bestselling author Patrician Martinez dies the same day as a major character in the televised version, superfan Matt Lee thinks she prophecized her own demise. Haunted by visions and questioning his own sanity, Matt needs to convince his friends to help him solve the mystery. Because if he's right, Shadowblood isn't mere fiction; it's a warning, and his favorite author left a message for someone to take up the fight after her death. If he's wrong, it means that Matt is losing his mind. Of course, if shadow magic is real, and Earth is about to be overrun by invaders from another universe, it's possible that Matt could be both right and insane.

The title story concerns the change of heart of Mr Chase, and insurance clerk who falls in love with the same mansion that he is earlier to sell off. Other stories in the collection are also unique and testimony of Vita's skill as a writer:_x000D_ The Heir_x000D_ The Christmas Party_x000D_ Patience_x000D_ Her Son_x000D_ The Parrot