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Book SynopsisJust when guardian Riley Jenson thought her life was getting back on track, fate throws another curve ball. The alpha of her estranged pack - and the man who tried to kill her by throwing her off a mountainside - demands her help to find his missing granddaughter. Riley would love to refuse, but if she does, her mother dies. And if that isn''t enough, something is tearing humans to shreds, and it''s up to Riley to track down the killer before another soul is embraced by darkness

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Book SynopsisIn the shadows of the night in Caldwell, New York, there''s a deadly war raging between vampires and their slayers. And there exists a secret band of brothers like no other - vampire warriors, defenders of their race . . .John Matthew has been through his vampire transition and taken to the life of the Brotherhood with a vengeance, but he still can''t shake the nightmare of his past and is unsure of his future as a warrior hero. He''s made a promise to honour the Brotherhood and their fight with the slayers at all costs, until the love of his life is kidnapped and he is forced to make a choice that could change his life and the Brotherhood''s forever . . .

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Book SynopsisIn the shadows of the night in Caldwell, New York, there''s a deadly turf war going on between vampires and their slayers. There also exists a secret band of brothers like no other - six vampire warriors, defenders of their race. Among them, none relishes killing their enemies more than Wrath, the leader of the Black Dagger Brotherhood...The only pure-bred vampire left on the planet, Wrath has a score to settle with the slayers who murdered his parents centuries ago. But when one of his most trusted fighters is killed - orphaning a half-breed daughter unaware of her heritage or her fate - Wrath must usher the beautiful female into the world of the undead...Racked by a restlessness in her body that wasn''t there before, Beth Randall is helpless against the dangerously sexy man who comes to her at night with shadows in his eyes. His tales of brotherhood and blood frighten her. But his touch ignites a dawning hunger that threatens to consume them both...

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Book SynopsisValerius isn''t a popular Dark-Hunter - he''s a Roman, which means that the largely Greek Hunters have a major grudge against him and his civilization for superceding them. To make things worse, he''s very conscious of his aristocratic background and breeding. So it serves him right when he runs into Tabitha Devereaux. She''s sassy, sexy, and completely unwilling to take him seriously. (Not to mention Tabitha is also the sister-in-law of Kyrian, a former Dark-Hunter and Val''s mortal enemy.) What Tabitha does take seriously is hunting and killing vampires-and soon she and Val have to grapple with the deadliest of all Daimons - one who''s managed to come back from the dead, and one who holds a serious grudge against both of them. To win against evil, Val will have to loosen up, learn to trust, and put everything on the line to protect a man he hates and a woman who drives him nuts.Trade ReviewKenyon...succeeds in offering a lively read containing her signature blend Publishers Weekly Warn your patrons to set aside an evening before they pick the book up; they won't be able to put it down -- Nina Davis

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Book SynopsisTalon was once a Celt warrior cursed by his ancient gods. Following the murder of his sister, the dying Talon had made a deal with the goddess Artemis. He had been given one act of vengeance against the clan who betrayed him, in exchange for his soul and his eternal service as a Dark-Hunter. Talon has sworn to fight Daimons and rescue the human souls they''ve captured. He has never had cause to regret this choice - until he meets Sunshine Runningwolf. The unconventional Sunshine should be Talon''s perfect woman. She is beautiful, sexy and isn''t looking for a long-term commitment. But the more time Talon spends in her company the more he starts yearning for dreams of love and family that he buried centuries ago. But loving Sunshine would be dangerous for both of them - Talon is destined never to know peace or happiness while his enemies still seek to destroy him and everyone close to him...

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Book SynopsisIn the realm of the Dark-Hunters there is a code of honour that even immortal bad boys must follow. No human can be harmed. Yet every few centuries or so, there is always one who thinks himself above the Code...Alexion is the defender of the code that governs the immortals. He is judge, jury and executioner: if they step over the line it''s his wrath they will face. For centuries Alexion has survived alone. Isolated and haunted by his human past, he has learned to distance himself from his emotions and his role ensures that even his fellow Dark-Hunters give him a wide berth. However, this time the rogue Dark-Hunter is an old friend. Alexion cannot destroy him without at least allowing him one last chance at redemption. But to do this he needs the help of a female Dark-Hunter who goes by the name Danger. And the last time Alexion ran into her, she tried to kill him...Trade ReviewThis is a super entry in one of the best romantic fantasy series on the market today reviewcentre.com

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Book SynopsisFrom the No 1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of the dark and addictive Black Dagger Brotherhood novels comes an explosive new series...

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Book Synopsis''Utterly absorbing and deliciously erotic'' Angela Knight''Hot, sexy, unique, intriguingly wicked'' Christine FeehanReturn to the dark and sexy Black Dagger Brotherhood world in this second prison camp installment from #1 New York Times bestselling author J. R. Ward . . .Payne, twin sister of Vishous, is cut from the same dark, seductive cloth as her brother. Imprisoned for eons by their mother, the Scribe Virgin, she finally frees herself - only to face a devastating injury. Manuel Manello, MD, is drafted by the Brotherhood to save her as only he can - but when the human surgeon and the vampire warrior meet, their two worlds collide in the face of their undeniable passion. With so much working against them, can love prove stronger than the birth right and the biology that separate them?Find out why readers are OBSESSED with the Black Dagger Brotherhood... ''It''s not easy to find a new twist on the vampire myth, but Ward succeeds beautifully. This dark and compelling world is filled with enticing romance as well as perilous adventure. With myriad possibilities to choose from, the Black Dagger Brotherhood series promises tons of thrills and chills'' Romantic Times''Insanely good! . . . Intensely romantic and straight up flipping steamy, violent and gruesome, heartbreaking and deep. Her addictive writing tells a story like none other'' Goodreads reviewer''I can''t get enough of these sexy, tough, intriguing vampires'' Amazon reviewer''Emotional by epic proportions'' Kobo reviewer''The Black Dagger Brotherhood is a twisting, often surprising, but always awesome read'' Amazon reviewer''A must read'' Goodreads reviewer''The story had me captivated the whole way'' Kobo reviewer''Each and every character is compelling'' Amazon reviewerTrade ReviewVampire fantasy just doesn't get better than this * lovevampire.com *

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Book SynopsisIn the darkest corners of the night in Caldwell, New York, a conflict like no other rages. The city is home to a band of brothers born to defendtheir race: the warrior vampires of the Black Dagger Brotherhood.Now back in the Brotherhood - and unrecognisable as the vampire leader he once was - Tohrment is physically emaciated and heartbroken beyond despair. When he begins to see his beloved in his dreams - trapped in a cold, isolating netherworld - Tohr turns to a self-serving fallen angel in hopes of saving the one he has lost. When he''s told he must learn to love another to free his former mate, Tohr knows they are all doomed . . .Except then a female with a shadowed history begins to get through to him. Against the backdrop of the raging war with the lessers, and with a new clan of vampires vying for the Blind King''s throne, Tohr struggles between the buried past, and a very hot, passion-filled future . . . but can his heart let go and set all of them free?

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Book SynopsisIn the darkest corners of the night in Caldwell, New York, a conflict like no other rages. The city is home to a band of brothers born to defend their race: the warrior vampires of the Black Dagger Brotherhood . . .Qhuinn, son of no one, is used to being on his own. Disavowed from his bloodline, shunned by the aristocracy, he has finally found an identity as one of the most brutal fighters in the war against the Lessening Society. But his life is not complete. Even as the prospect of having a family of his own seems to be within reach, he is empty on the inside, his heart given to another.Blay, after years of unrequited love, has moved on from his feelings for Qhuinn. And it''s about time: the male has found his perfect match in a Chosen female, and they are going to have a young - just as Qhuinn has always wanted for himself. It''s hard to see the new couple together, but building your life around a pipe dream is just a heartbreak waiting to happen. As he''s

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Book SynopsisA rare hybrid of vampire and werewolf, Riley Jenson and her twin brother, Rhoan, work for Melbourne''s Directorate of Other Races, an organisation created to police the supernatural races - and protect humans from their depredations. While Rhoan is an exalted guardian, aka assassin, Riley is merely an office worker - until her brother goes missing on one of his missions. The timing couldn''t be worse. More werewolf than vampire, Riley is vulnerable to the moon heat, the weeklong period before the full moon, when her need to mate becomes all-consuming...Luckily Riley has two willing partners to satisfy her every need. But she will have to control her urges if she''s going to find her brother. For someone is doing some illegal cloning in an attempt to produce the ultimate warrior - by tapping into the genome of nonhumans like Rhoan. Now Riley knows just how dangerous the world is for her kind - and just how much it needs her.

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Book SynopsisCharley Davidson sees dead people. As grim reaper extraordinaire it''s her job to convince them to ''go into the light''. But when these very dead people have died under less than ideal circumstances (i.e. murder), Charlie dons her Private Investigator hat to solve the crime.Trade ReviewHold on to your hats and get comfortable, you won't want to get up for a long, long time as Charley Davidson sweeps you in and holds on tight Romance Reviews It's a fun, sexy, exciting read -- For First Grave On The Right Suspense Magazine Fans who appreciate an acerbic heroine will relish this strong investigative urban fantasy -- Harriet Klausner

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Book SynopsisSusan Michaels is a reporter on a mission to resurrect her professional reputation. And she only has to brave her cat allergy at a local animal shelter to follow the lead that could get her off the tabloid beat forever. But she gets more than she bargained for when she inadvertently adopts one of the cats...As soon as she gets home the cat turns into a gorgeous naked man. Ravyn is entirely unique - a Were-Hunter who became a Dark-Hunter as well. Suddenly, Susan is pulled into Ravyn''s mysterious world - one full of danger and magic. And, despite the way he makes her sneeze, despite the danger that swirls around him, she just can''t resist him...Trade ReviewContains a delicious balance of suspense and sensuality and provides a tantalizing setup for the sequel * Publishers Weekly *

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Book SynopsisIn the ethereal world of dreams there are champions who fight to protect the dreamer and there are demons who prey on them. Arik is such a predator. Condemned by the gods to live for eternity without emotions, Arik can only feel when he''s in the dreams of others. Now, after thousands of years, he''s finally found a dreamer whose vivid mind can fill his emptiness. Dr Megeara Kafieri made a reluctant promise to her dying father that she would salvage his reputation by proving his life-long belief that Atlantis is real. But frustration and bad luck dog her every step. Especially the day they find a stranger floating in the sea. His is a face she has seen many times...in her dreams.Trade ReviewThe Dream Hunter is bound to be a hit with anyone who already likes Sherrilyn Kenyon's brand of paranormal romance. If you haven't read any of Sherrilyn's novels yet and are a fan of fantasy romance, try the Dark-Hunter series - you won't be disappointed lovevampires.com

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Book SynopsisEver think Scrooge had it right before the ghosts ruined his life? Meet Aidan O''Conner. At one time he was a world-renowned celebrity who gave freely of himself and his money without wanting anything in return . . . until those around him took without asking. Now Aidan wants nothing of the world - or anyone who''s a part of it. When a stranger appears at his doorstep, Aidan knows he''s seen her before. . .in his dreams.Born on Olympus as a goddess, Leta knows nothing of the human world. But a ruthless enemy has driven her from the world of dreams and into the home of the only man who can help her: Aidan. Her immortal powers are derived from human emotions - and his anger is just the fuel she needs to defend herself . . . One cold winter''s night will change their lives forever . . .Trapped together in a brutal winter storm, Aidan and Leta must turn to the only power capable of saving them - or destroying them both: trust.Trade ReviewEntertaining yarn News of the World

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Book SynopsisEleven thousand years ago a god was born. Cursed into the body of a human, Acheron endured a lifetime of hatred. His human death unleashed an unspeakable horror that almost destroyed the earth. Brought back against his will, he became the sole defender of mankind. Only it was never that simple... For centuries, he has fought for our survival and hidden a past he never wants revealed. Now his survival, and ours, hinges on the very woman who threatens him. Old enemies are reawakening and uniting to kill them both.Trade ReviewSarcasm, banter and fast paced action mix with heart wrenching romance...make a hugely fun and hugely readable story...Acheron been a long time coming but is definitely worth the wait. Seriously, what's not to like? Sherrilyn Kenyon is writing on top form here, delivering all the things that established Dark-Hunter fans have come to crave - such as fast paced thrills, hot romance and witty banter lovevampires.com

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Book SynopsisAt a local vampire club, someone is beheading the clientele, and the peace the Guardians are meant to maintain is getting shaky. Human and vampire fatalities escalate and Riley Jenson - a rare hybrid of werewolf and vampire - finds herself struggling to make sense of the murders and, in particular, her main suspect: the club''s owner Dante Starke and his powerful sexual aura. And if things weren''t bad enough, she''s also torn between her love for Quinn and her connection with the unpredictable werewolf Kye - her soulmate. With the city on the verge of all-out war, Riley must not only capture the killer, but choose between the man she loves and the man she''s destined to be with.Trade ReviewThe two halves of Riley Jenson's soul are heading for a smackdown. Riley's journey has never been easy, but this book ratchets things up to a whole new level. This series just keeps getting better and better. Kudos to Arthur! Romantic Times

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Book SynopsisCarpathians are an immortal race of beings with animal instincts. Every Carpathian male is drawn to his life mate: a Carpathian or human female able to provide the light to his darkness. Without her, the beast within slowly consumes the man until turning vampire is the only option.''Raven Whitney is a psychic who has used her gift to help the police track down a serial killer. Now she is determined to escape the glare of recent publicity for the peace and quiet of the Carpathian Mountains. Prince Mikhail Dubrinsky is the leader of his people but, as his ancient Carpathian race grows ever closer to extinction, he is close to giving in to the heavy weight of loneliness and despair. From the moment their minds touch, Raven and Mikhail form a connection. But there are those who incorrectly view all Carpathians as vampires, and are determined to give their extinction a helping hand.

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Book SynopsisFang Kattalakis isn''t just a wolf. He is the brother of two of the most powerful members of the Omegrion: the ruling council that enforces the laws of the Were-Hunters. And when war erupts among the lycanthropes, sides must be chosen. Enemies are forced into shaky alliances. When Aimee, the woman Fang loves, is accused of betraying her people, her only hope is that Fang believes in her. Yet in order to save her, Fang must break the law of his people and the faith of his brothers. That breech could very well spell the end of both their races and change their world forever.Trade ReviewSherrilyn Kenyon is on fine form with Bad Moon Rising. Fast-paced fantasy action, sexy heroes, touching romance and witty dialogue - this novel has everything that established Dark-Hunter fans love and will have no shortage of appeal for new readers either * lovevampires.com *

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Book SynopsisJim Heron, disgruntled fallen angel, thinks that he finally has a leg up against Devinia, a devil''s minion, in their fight over seven souls to end the war against good and evil. This is because Jim knows exactly which earthly soul he needs to save: a distant single father of a 13-year-old son. Luckily, Jim thinks that he can leverage the power of love, because this man is in love with a careful woman previously burnt by lust. So instead, Jim focuses his attentions on Sissy, the young soul he saved from Devinia''s clutches, who is now transitioning to her life as an angel.But things are more complicated than they seem, because someone else is in love with that careful woman - the twin of the man whose soul needs saving. And unfortunately, this twin is the better contender for romance - he''s a good-hearted sensitive musician. Torn between gentle support and steamy passion, will this woman make the choice that brings a brooding, broken soul to redemption? Or will that s

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Book SynopsisMels Carmichael, reporter for the Caldwell Courier Journal, gets the shock of her life when a man stumbles in front of her car outside the local cemetery. After the accident, his amnesia is just the kind of mystery she likes to solve, but she soon discovers they''re over their heads with his past. Over their heads with passion, too . . .As shadows walk the line between reality and another realm, and her lover''s memory begins to come back, the two of them learn that nothing is truly dead and buried. Especially when you''re trapped in a no-holds-barred war between angels and demons. With a soul on the line, and Mels''s heart at risk, what in heaven - or in hell - will it take to save them both?

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Book SynopsisThe Creator invented the game. The stakes were nothing less than the immortal fate of mankind. Yet when fallen angel Jim Heron was challenged to play, he had no idea the voracious demon Devina would be so formidable an adversary-or that the carnal depths to which he was willing to go could prove so fatal.Devina''s more than ready to claim victory in this war and has her next scheme already underway: Sissy, a defenseless woman under the influence and an unwitting player in the fight for Heron''s heart.At the defining crossroads between salvation and damnation, Heron is ready to do anything it takes to succeed-a suicide mission that will take him into Heaven and Hell, and into the darkest and most sensual shadows that lie in wait at the end of the world . . . ''Everything J.R. Ward writes is a must read . . . she never disappoints'' Christine FeehanTrade ReviewEverything J.R. Ward writes is a must read . . . she never disappoints - Christine Feehan

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Book SynopsisNo. 1 New York Times bestselling author Christine Feehan is back - and the New Orleans nights have never felt so torrid or so dangerous . . .From a tough stint in the armed forces to stalking the unknown as a bayou cop, leopard-shifter Remy Boudreux has been served well by his uncanny gifts. And right now, New Orleans could use a homicide detective like Remy. A serial killer is loose, snatching victims from the French Quarter with pitiless rage and unnatural efficiency. But something else is drawing Remy into the twilight - a beautiful jazz singer bathed night after night in a flood of blood-red neon.Sultry, mysterious, and as seductive as her songs, she''s luring Remy deeper into the shadows than he ever imagined. And as their passions swell, his keen instinct for survival will be challenged like never before. By a killer - and by a woman.Trade ReviewWith a Feehan novel you know you will get well-developed characters and an engaging plot, so when you add a dose of sizzling sexuality you have unbeatable mix! RT Book Reviews

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Book SynopsisModern-day New York: Glenna Ward is a strong, independent woman. She is also a witch, and knows that one day her powers will be put to the test. When the mysterious Hoyt Mac Cionaoith enters her life in the strangest of circumstances, Glenna finds herself irresistibly drawn to him. But even she is unprepared for the reason he has sought her out and the danger that lies ahead of them.Twelfth-century Ireland: Hoyt Mac Cionaoith is visited by the goddess Morrigan and charged with the ultimate task: to save his and all future worlds. Hoyt''s enemy is Lilith, the beatiful but deadly vampire queen who recruited Hoyt''s twin brother, Cian. Five others must join Hoyt in his battle to defeat Lilith: ''the witch, the warrior, the scholar, the one of many forms, and the one you''ve lost''. Now he must find them, before it''s too late. And Glenna is the first on his list . . .

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Book SynopsisTwo months before Halloween. Two months before the final battle. But is the Circle ready to face its powerful enemy? Blair Murphy is no stranger to a good fight. Tough, stubborn and brave, it''s no wonder she has been recruited to the circle of six warriors charged with defeating Lilith, the vampire queen. But Blair also has her own personal battles to fight - the father who abandoned her and the fiancé who walked out after learning what she is: a demon hunter. As if this wasn''t enough, Blair has been thrown together with Larkin - the handsome, flirtatious and downright infuriating shapeshifter. After a couple of terrifying run-ins with one of Lilith''s loyal followers, Blair begins to wonder - can she stay alive long enough to defeat Lilith''s army? And can she protect her heart from Larkin''s dangerous charms?

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Book Synopsis''Dark Hunger'' -Juliette is a beautiful activist devoted to the liberation of animals confined in a foul and humid jungle lab. But then she stumbles upon an unexpected prisoner unlike any she''s ever seen. Or touched. Riordan De La Cruz, an immortal Carpathian male, is trapped and caged, his desire for revenge only beginning. She will release him from his bonds. He will release her from her inhibitions. Both have voracious appetites that must be sated.''Dark Secret'' - Rafael De La Cruz has spent centuries hunting vampires, but now he''s following the scent of a human. Colby Jansen is a rancher and the sole guardian of her younger half siblings. She is prepared to protect them with her life against Rafael''s blood claim. But the arrogant and fiercely sensual Rafael is after more than her family - he wants Colby. And there''s nothing she can do to stop his raw desire to possess her.Trade ReviewThe queen of paranormal romance USA Today Sexy vampire hunters with passion running in their veins Coventry Telegraph After Bram Stoker, Anne Rice and Joss Whedon (who created the venerated Buffy the Vampire series), Feehan is the person most credited with popularising the neck gripper Time

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Book SynopsisNo.1 New York Times bestselling author Sherrilyn Kenyon returns with Shadow Fallen, a brand-new entry in her Dream-Hunter series. For centuries, Ariel has fought the forces of evil. Her task was to protect the souls of innocent mortals when they die. Captured by a powerful sorceress, she is transformed into a human who has no memory of her real life or calling.And is plunked into the middle of the Norman invasion of England. Cursed the moment he was born with a demonic deformity, Valteri wants nothing of this earth except to depart it and will do his duty to his king until then. When a strange noblewoman is brought before him, Valteri realizes he has met her before. . . in his dreams. When others come for her, bringing with them preternatural predators, he is faced with a destiny he had no idea was waiting; one he wants no part of. The truth is that Valteri isn''t just a knight of William the Conqueror. He is the son of one of

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Book SynopsisThe world has fallen in love with Nick Gautier and the Dark-Hunters. Now Nick''s saga continues in the next eagerly anticipated volume . . .Turning sixteen isn''t what Nick Gautier thought it would be. While other boys his age are worried about prom dates and applying for college, Nick is neck deep in enemies out to stop him from living another day. No longer sure if he can trust anyone, his only ally seems to be the one person he''s been told will ultimately kill him. Those out to get him have summoned an ancient force so powerful even the gods fear it. As Nick learns to command and control the elements, the one he must master in order to combat his latest foe is the one most likely to destroy him. If he is to survive this latest round, he will ultimately have to sacrifice a part of himself.

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Book SynopsisPrepare to enter a world full of richly imagined mythology - a world where dark and dangerous heroes fight to protect us.Prepare to enter an endless battle. Prepare to lose yourself . . .The Mayans aren''t the only ones with a 2012 prophecy . . .Long before recorded history, there was a Keetoowah warrior so feared that everyone trembled before his wrath. Only a brutal betrayal by the one closest to him could defeat him. But not even death was the end of a man so strong. The Time Untime approaches . . .Kateri Avani has been plagued her entire life with dreams she doesn''t understand: images of places she''s never been and of a man she''s never seen. Her quest for answers has driven her to Las Vegas where she hopes to finally silence the demons in her mind. What she never anticipates is coming face to face with the warrior who has haunted her her entire life. One who belongs to a world the scientist in her refuses to believe is real. Ren W

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Book SynopsisRumour says the powerful Nicolai DeMarco can command the heavens, that the beasts below do his bidding . . . and that he is doomed to destroy the woman he takes as wife. It is whispered he''s not wholly human - as untamed as his tawny mane and slashing amber eyes.Impoverished aristocrat Isabella Vernaducci would defy death itself to rescue her imprisoned brother. She''ll even brave the haunted, accursed lair of the lion - the menacing palace of legendary, lethal Don Nicolai DeMarco.Then Isabella meets a man whose growl is velvet, purring heat, and whose eyes hold dark, all-consuming desire. And when the don commands her to become his bride, she goes willingly into his muscled arms, praying she''ll save his tortured soul . . . and not sacrifice her life.

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Book SynopsisIn a cave of mystery and wonder deep in the Carpathian Mountains, bodyguard Joie Sanders encounters a most remarkable being. Proud, strong, immortal, he is called Traian - an ageless hunter, locked in a life and death battle with enemy vampires - and he will be her salvation in a labyrinth protected by the ingenious traps of a mysterious ancient race. What awaits them in the darkness is not known, and each step could be their last - as their destined path leads them toward a fiery passion that will illuminate the perilous dark night.

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Book SynopsisIona Sheehan has always felt a powerful connection to Ireland. So when her beloved grandmother confesses an extraordinary family secret, she can''t resist visiting County Mayo to discover the truth for herself. Arriving at the atmospheric Castle Ashford, Iona is excited to meet her enigmatic cousins, Connor and Branna O''Dwyer. And when she lands a job at the local riding school she is soon drawn to its owner - the charismatic, fiercely independent Boyle McGrath. Perhaps she has found her true home at last... But Iona''s arrival is no accident. The three cousins have each inherited a dangerous gift from an ancestor known as the Dark Witch. And they are about to discover that some old legends can return to haunt the present.The first in a magical new trilogy, Dark Witch is a captivating story of love, family and destiny.

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Book SynopsisIn the enchanted woods of County Mayo, a young woman must fight the one thing she fears the most - her own heart. Meara Quinn is in trouble. Fiercely independent and scarred by a tough childhood, she is convinced that love is for other people. She is certainly not going to fall for Connor O''Dwyer - her best friend''s brother. He may be drop dead gorgeous, with a good heart and a wicked smile, but he''s never taken his relationships seriously. Safer for them to stay friends, share the odd pint - nothing more. And loving Connor would be a dangerous business. With his sister Branna and his American cousin Iona, Connor has inherited a dark gift, passed down through generations. The cousins use their powers for good, but they are being hunted by evil. An evil that is determined to destroy them - and everyone they care for...Trade ReviewA delight for fans of the supernatural * My Weekly *

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Book SynopsisBranna O''Dwyer has a rich and remarkable life. Her little shop in County Mayo is thriving and her close circle of friends and family have found love and happiness. But Branna''s own heart remains closed - to protect herself and the man she loves from a terrible threat.She reached out once to Finbar Burke - and it almost destroyed them both. Fin and Branna have both inherited a gift for magic, but Fin shares his blood with an old and terrible enemy. And so the two friends have kept their distance, both secretly yearning for the impossible.That distance has kept them safe - and unhappy. But as a final battle draws close, Branna and Fin are brought irresistibly together. And while they succumb to the heat between them, there can be no promises for tomorrow . . .

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Book SynopsisNow the Sunday Times bestselling series continues as a royal bloodline is compromised by a grave threat to the throne.Long live the King...After turning his back on the throne for centuries, Wrath, son of Wrath, finally assumed his father''s mantle- with the help of his beloved mate. But the crown sets heavily on his head. As the war with the Lessening Society rages on, and the threat from the Band of Bastards truly hits home, he is forced to make choices that put everything- and everyone- at risk.Beth Randall thought she knew what she was getting into when she mated with the last pure blooded vampire on the planet: An easy ride was not it. But when she decides she wants a child, she''s unprepared for Wrath''s response- or the distance it creates between them.The question is, will true love win out... or tortured legacy take over?''J.R. Ward''s unique band of brothers is to die for. I love this series!'' New Trade ReviewHeartwarming and heart-stopping, this is classic Ward! * RT Book Reviews *

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Book Synopsis**Goodreads Finalist for Best Romance 2015**Two brothers bound by more than blood fight to change a brutal destiny in the heart-wrenching new novel of the Black Dagger Brotherhood by Sunday Times bestselling author J. R. Ward.Trez Latimer doesn''t really exist. And not just because the identity was created so that a Shadow could function in the underbelly of the human world. Sold by his parents to the Queen of the S''Hsibe as a child, Trez escaped the Territory and has been a pimp and an enforcer in Caldwell, NY for years- all the while on the run from a destiny of sexual servitude. He''s never had anyone he could totally rely on . . . except for his brother, iAm.iAm''s sole goal has always been to keep his brother from self-destructing - and he knows he''s failed. It''s not until the Chosen Selena enters Trez''s life that the male begins to turn things around . . . but by then it''s too late. The pledge to mate the Queen''s daughter come

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Book Synopsis*Read the novel that inspired the major TV drama Witches of East End, now available on Netflix*''Smart, stylish and just a bit wicked'' Deborah Harkness, bestselling author of A Discovery of WitchesFreya, Ingrid and Joanna Beauchamp love their sleepy life in North Hampton. A new engagement, an interesting job, a happy home - life is perfect. Yet these women are harbouring a centuries-old secret: they are powerful witches forbidden to practise magic. But when a young woman turns up dead, it soon becomes clear to the Beauchamp women that it''s time to come out of hiding and fight the dark forces that are brewing.Fraught with love affairs, witchcraft, mythology and an unforgettable battle between good and evil, Witches of East End is a deliciously fun and magical read from Melissa de la Cruz, author of the bestselling Blue Bloods series.*Originally published as Witches of the East in the United Kingdom*Trade ReviewWhat could be more fun than a summer on Long Island? A summer on Long Island with witches, of course. Smart, stylish, and just a bit wicked, the witches in Melissa de la Cruz's Witches of East End series manage to be both thoroughly modern and delightfully mythic * Deborah Harkness, New York Times bestselling author of A Discovery of Witches and Shadow of Night *In her first novel for adults, the author . . . lets her repressed sorceresses rip * New York Times *

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Book Synopsis''Wonderfully romantic, full of mystery and magic. I fell in love with Ballykiltara!'' - Cathy BramleyYou''ll find a warm welcome in this magical story from Ali McNamara, bestselling author of Daisy''s Vintage Cornish Camper Van and From Notting Hill with Love, Actually-------------------------------------One summer, property seeker, Serendipity Parker finds herself on the beautiful west coast of Ireland, hunting for a home for a wealthy Irish client. But when she finds the perfect house in the small town of Ballykiltara, there''s a problem; nobody seems to know who owns it.''The Welcome House'' is a local legend. Its front door is always open for those in need of shelter, and there''s always a plentiful supply of food in the cupboards for the hungry or poor. While Ren desperately tries to find the owner to see if she can negotiate a sale, she begins to delve deeper into the history and legends that suTrade ReviewA funny and romantic tale with an added dollop of magic - just fab * Heat *A sweet romantic tale imbued with the magic of Ireland * Woman & Home *A sweet, clever tale * Heat *

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Book SynopsisIn life I was a scientist called Fanning.Then, in a jungle in Bolivia, I died.I died, and then I was brought back to life... Prompted by a voice that lives in her blood, the fearsome warrior known as Alicia of Blades is drawn towards to one of the great cities of The Time Before. The ruined city of New York. Ruined but not empty. For this is the final refuge of Zero, the first and last of The Twelve. The one who must be destroyed if mankind is to have a future.What she finds is not what she''s expecting. A journey into the past.To find out how it all began.And an opponent at once deadlier and more human than she could ever have imagined.''Compulsively readable.'' NEW YORK TIMESTrade Review'Justin Cronin's Passage trilogy is remarkable for the unremitting drive of its narrative, for the breathtaking sweep of its imagined future, and for the clear lucidity of its language. THE CITY OF MIRRORS is a thrilling finale to a trilogy that will stand as one of the great achievements in American fantasy fiction.' * Stephen King *Lyrical, towering, a worthy conclusion to what will quickly become a classic of fantasy and horror literature. * LOVE READING *'This is positively gripping... Fast-paced, chilling and utterly engrossing this will keep you on edge right until the very end. I absolutely loved it.' * WOMAN'S WAY *Compulsively readable. * NEW YORK TIMES *"A fitting end to one of the most ambition trilogies we've read in a while. Hopefully we'll see its like again soon." * SCI-FI NOW *'It is satisfying, powerful, brilliant stuff... In this day and age the word 'epic' is as overused as the word 'vampire' is mocked, but in the Passage Trilogy Justin Cronin has reclaimed them both.' * DEN OF GEEK *This conclusion to bestseller Cronin's apocalyptic thriller trilogy ends with all of the heartbreak, joy, and unexpected twists of fate that events in The Passage and The Twelve foreordained... a superb capstone to a modern horror thriller epic * PUBLISHERS WEEKLY starred review *Readers who have been patiently awaiting the conclusion to Cronin's sweeping post apocalyptic trilogy are richly rewarded with this epic, heart-wrenching novel... a thrilling and satisfying conclusion * LIBRARY JOURNAL (starred) *

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Book SynopsisFifth in the landmark fantasy series now re-issued in B Format and with a striking new cover

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Book SynopsisFourth in the epic landmark fabntasy series now reissued in B Format

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Book SynopsisThe book every George R.R. Martin fan has been waiting for: a magnificent collection of the best-selling author's most evocative short fiction, including Nightflyers - soon to be a Netflix TV series!

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Book SynopsisThe book every George R.R. Martin fan has been waiting for: a magnificent collection of the best-selling author's most evocative short fiction

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Book SynopsisThe perfect Father''s Day giftTolkien''s works are punctuated by dramatic and explosive battles. Men versus Orcs, Elves versus Sauron, Goblins versus Dwarves - the history of Middle-earth has seen some of the greatest characters pitted against each other time and time again. From the iconic battle of Helm''s Deep to the Destruction of Isengard, The Battles of Tolkien analyzes each battle in depth, with clear maps showing the lay of the land, and exactly how and where the armies attacked. This is essential reading for anyone who loves Tolkien''s works and wants to explore the wars within them.This work is unofficial and is not authorized by the Tolkien Estate or HarperCollins Publishers.

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Book Synopsis''Immensely entertaining . . . combines the anarchy of Douglas Adams with a Wodehousian generosity of spirit'' Susanna Clarke''Extraordinary, complicated, hilarious, melancholy and terrifying'' Independent---Let me tell you a story. No, wait. One''s not enough. I''ll begin again . . .Let me tell you stories of the months of the year, of ghosts and heartbreak, of dread and desire. Or after-hours drinking and unanswered phones, of good deeds and bad days, of trusting wolves and how to talk to girls. There are stories within stories, whispered in the quiet of the night, shouted above the roar of the day, and played out between lovers and enemies, strangers and friends. But all, all are fragile things made of just twenty-six letters arranged and rearranged to form tales and imaginings. NEIL GAIMAN. WITH STORIES COME POSSIBILITIES. Trade Review'Predominantly dark, the stories are occasionally whimsical and satirical, and at times humorous, but the book's underlying theme is fragility and how people, dreams and hearts are so easily broken' * Sun Herald *'The collection also boasts lush prose...and a winning faith in the enchantment of stories. Expect the unexpected. Then savor the luscious chills.' * Kirkus Reviews *'Gaiman has a deft touch for suprise and inventiveness, and there are inspired moments' * Publishers Weekly *'Immensely entertaining ... Combines the anarchy of Douglas Adams with a Wodehousian generosity of spirit' * Susanna Clarke *

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Book SynopsisWe have all heard the story of Cinderella, the beautiful child cast out to slave amongst the ashes. But what of her stepsisters, the homely pair exiled into ignominy by the fame of their lovely sibling? What fate befell those untouched by beauty ... and what curses accompanied Cinderella''s looks? Set against the backdrop of seventeenth-century Holland, CONFESSIONS OF AN UGLY STEPSISTER tells the story of Iris, an unlikely heroine who is swept from the lowly streets of Haarlem to a strange world of wealth, artifice, and ambition. Iris''s path becomes intertwined with that of Clara, the mysterious and unnaturally beautiful girl destined to become her sister. While Clara retreats to the cinders of the family hearth, Iris seeks out the shadowy secrets of her new household - and the treacherous truth of her former life.

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Book SynopsisJohannes Cabal and his rather inexact powers of necromancy are back once more. This time, his talents are purchased by The Fear Institute as they hunt for the Phobic Animus - the embodiment of fear. The three Institute members, led by Cabal and his Silver Key, enter the Dreamlands and find themselves pursued by walking trees plagued with giant ticks, stone men that patrol the ruins of their castles, cats that feed on human flesh and phobias which torment and devastate. The intrepid explorers are killed off one by one as they traipse through this obfuscating and frustrating world, where history itself appears to alter. Cabal, annoyed that the quest is becoming increasingly heroic, finds himself alone with the Institute''s only remaining survivor, and after a shockingly violent experiment, begins to suspect that not everything is quite as it seems...Trade Review'Readers, rejoice; Johannes Cabal is back... Howard's Dreamlands will thrill fans of H. P Lovecraft, but Cabal leaves a permanent mark on even the most fluid of landscapes, and Howard's writing shines, sketching out a personality both fascinating and heartbreaking, on an adventure that reverberates from Dreamlands to the waking world, with a future that every reader must hope involves many more stories to come' * www.bookgeeks.co.uk *'There are thrills. Laughter. Tears. I am almost inclined to say this is the best Johannes Cabal book yet. Until the next one, I suspect. Read it. You'll be hooked' * Dracula Society Newsletter *

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Book SynopsisOnce you tell someone certain things, like, say, you got mailed a human head in a box, they tend to think you''re crazy. Anita Blake''s reputation has taken some hits. Not on the work front, where she has the highest kill count of all the legal vampire executioners in the country, but on the personal front. No one seems to trust a woman who sleeps with the monsters. Still, when a vampire serial killer sends her a head from Las Vegas, Anita has to warn Sin City''s local authorities what they''re dealing with. Only it''s worse than she thought. Several officers and one executioner have been slain - paranormal style...Anita heads to Las Vegas, where she''s joined by three other federal marshals, including the ruthless Edward hiding behind his mild-mannered persona. It''s a good thing Edward always has her back, because, when she gets close to the bodies, Anita senses tiger too strongly to ignore it. The were-tigers are very powerful in Las Vegas, which means the

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