London, 1890: Marianne Starr's job is unmasking fake mediums, not fake fathers…She takes the new case anyway. She's desperate for money, her father is ill, and an unfortunate incident with a hatpin has scared away most of her clients - except George Bartholomew. He's just returned from Prussia and he's convinced his father is an imposter.Marianne thinks George is mad.Then George turns up dead and suddenly everyone's waving pistols around and not even her scientific training can unravel the mystery. She needs the help of her socialite cousin, Phoebe, and her stage magician friend, Simeon.Now she's deep in blackmail, poisoning, and trickery, with fraudulent mediums and vengeful Prussians after her. And who is the man in the blue top hat shadowing her every move?She's not just fighting for her family, but she's fighting for her future … and her life.Light, fun and intriguing, THE WILLING GAME is the start of a thrilling new historical mystery series from the author of Lady C Investigates. Views: 546
Raffa Santana is a healer, not a fighter. As a gifted apothecary, he has amazing instincts for unleashing the potential of magical-seeming plants. But his skills have failed to free the animals that the heartless Chancellor captured and turned against the people of Obsidia—directly threatening Raffa’s friends and family.
Now Raffa and his ragtag group of allies are preparing to confront the Chancellor’s armies in battle. Great beasts, small animals, and humans alike will be joining the fight, and Raffa’s heart yearns to prevent injuries—and worse—on both sides of the battle. After all, the Chancellor’s creatures will be fighting against their will. Can Raffa’s instincts for apothecary arts bring a tolerable resolution to an impossibly unfair fight? Views: 546
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Mitch Carter's a hard man. He's clawed his way up from Buffalo's gutter through a combination of ruthlessness and stark loyalty to become the King of Prospect Avenue. But when he sees lovely Tessa Verdun, a crack appears in his tough veneer. He wants her for his wife even if making it happen requires coercion, dirty dealing, and a touch of blackmail. Mitch is the last man Tessa would choose to wed, but he's forced her into marriage, even though she's ready to give her heart to another man. Now he tries to win her with lavish gifts and watches her with veiled passion in his eyes. But when everyone else turns against Tessa, it's Mitch who's there offering strength. And when vying factions in the city place Tessa in danger, it's Mitch for whom she longs, though loving such a man is certainly a tough prospect. Views: 545
When things turn deadly, who will she choose her friend or her lover?Fersia can't wait to start her new job in the laboratory. It'll be the perfect way to rekindle her relationship with Jocko.But there are strange things going on at the lab.Like odd noises coming from behind locked doors. Growls and cries but they don't sound like any animal she's ever heard.And why do the two of them have to stay locked in a cage? Sure, there's a bed and furniture but it's still a cage. On top of that, the shots they're made to take are making Jocko sick but they're making her hungry. Starving. Ravenous for meat.When Jocko starts his metamorphosis should she stay or escape before it's too late? Views: 545
** *A heartwarming, sexy and romantic story that will leave a huge smile on your face.* **
Lauren's more than a little Infatuated with the sexy hunk who's moved in next door. He ticks a lot of the boxes as her ideal man.
There is small problem though... he doesn't even know she exists.
Cue:
Her best friends who think they have the perfect answer.
A Gypsy woman.
A Spell.
And a Cupcake
What could possibly go wrong?
Sometimes a crazy plan might just be the best recipe to find Mr Right... or... it might turn out to be a complete disaster.
** *A standalone romance with no cheating and guaranteed HEA.* ** Views: 545
“I swear by my father’s restless spirit – I will avenge him. His raven shall pick their bones!”
All young Selwyn wants is to join the Knights-Scholastic and fight battles of the mind. But when tragedy claims his father and older brother, Selwyn becomes lord of the Savanna March, the Shield of Jandaria. Unwilling and unready, he must wage war and diplomacy. Even more, he must put away childish things and learn the harsh lessons of manhood.
Ancient enemies now circle: Vyr horse lords ravage the frontier even as brutish Priest-King Leax descends from the north.
Amid the crucible of war, Selwyn fights to unravel the conspiracy that shattered his family and threatens to enslave his people. His allies are a bowmaid sister, an outcast stone-man, a faietouched peasant girl, and his dubiously-loyal fool.
A hard road of battle and betrayal awaits them. Should they fail, Jandaria will fall under a tyrant’s heel.
“…full of gritty combat, dark humor, and vivid characters.”
Alexander McKinney, author of City of the Dead Gods Views: 545
