From Publishers WeeklyExcellent world building, original concepts, and a compellingly dark atmosphere mark this slightly uneven series debut. Nevermore, Tex., is a very magical small town. House of Dragons wizard Gray Calhoun is Nevermore's powerful Guardian, a vital role he's neglected since his traitorous wife sacrificed him to a demon. When his former sister-in-law, equally powerful but destitute and curse-laden House of Ravens witch Lucinda Rackmore, shows up and begs for his help, hell is unleashed in grand fashion. Gray and Lucinda's sexual tension simmers along nicely for several chapters before boiling over. The story's beginning and middle are well written, well paced, and breathtakingly sinister. The wrapup, however, seems short and forced, despite some interesting developments. The extremely dark tone may surprise fans of Bardsley's more lighthearted works (Cross Your Heart, etc.) and will certainly attract new readers. (Mar.) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved. Product DescriptionWelcome to Nevermore, Texas, population 503, where witches and wizards live side by side with humans, and where witch Lucy Rackmore is in trouble. Ever since her former lover snuffed out her magical abilities, everyone in town is looking to settle a score with her family. And Lucy's only hope for survival may be her ex-brother-in-law-whom her sister betrayed and nearly killed. Views: 45
"I am Miss Lamberton. Miss Constance Lamberton. I hoped that you would employ me as your companion." So it was that quiet, reserved Constance came to the household of the haughty but beautiful Lady Amelia. She would serve as the lady's chaperone throughout the Season's many festivities, finding herself an unwitting accomplice in Lady Amelia's scheme to trap the very eligible Lord Philip into marriage.But it was not Lady Amelia who won Lord Philip's heart. It was the pale, golden-eyed Constance herself. And very soon, Constance became Lady Philip Cautry. It was not a marriage made in heaven, but surely in time.And then Constance disappeared. Lord Philip didn't know how or why. Nor did he care. All that mattered to him was the safe return of his beloved Constance. Views: 45
In the eight years since their romance had ended in confusion, Link Morgan and Annie Gideon had barely spoken. But when tragedy left twenty-month-old Marcy, Link' s goddaughter and Annie' s niece, parentless, the two stepped in to protect her-- by getting married.The plan was for Annie to care for the baby, and Link-- never the family man-- to handle the finances. That part was easy. But Link' s growing feelings for Annie were proving difficult.As he saw Annie' s tough exterior weaken, Link was discovering the beautiful, vulnerable woman he' d known underneath, and he wondered how he' d ever let her go. But he also wondered how a man who' d never known a happy home would ever be able to create one.... Views: 45
If you love JD Robb, Janet Evanovich, K.F. Breene, and J.K. Rowling, this is a world you don’t want to miss.Welcome to Wicked, the paranormal sixth borough of New York. The end is near. Detective Danielle DeMarco is challenged with her most intense case yet, and along with it, she inherits a host of personal problems. When a sorcerer is found dead in The Emporium, a spell shop brimming with magical potions, elixirs, and tinctures, Dani and her new tagalong, Primrose, are on the case.However, work turns personal when someone close to Dani is poisoned. To make matters worse, another of Detective DeMarco’s closest friends vanishes, her boyfriend is hiding something, and there is a new threat to the borough more dangerous than any in history. For Dani, it’s no longer about simply wrapping up any single case. If she doesn’t find out what’s going on behind the scenes—and fast—there will be no more Wicked to defend. Views: 45
Business at Lily’s Beautiful Blooms Flower Shop is growing like weeds after a rainstorm. And she was asked to do the main flower interpretation for the Arts in Bloom opening at the Misty Valley Museum. Everything seems to be coming up rosy until she sees a sleek red convertible drive into the driveway of her neighbor, Ryan Steele, the man of her dreams—and an even sleeker red head climbs out of the car.She thought that was all she had to deal with until the founder of the museum drops dead in her arms and another body turns up dead with all the flowers pointing right toward Lily.With help from her mom, Iris, her sister, Daisy and their friends Marigold and Tamara, Lily lays out the flowers and tries to rearrange them to point to the real killer. Can she sort it out in time before a third body—maybe hers—ends up in the perennial garden? Can she get her romance growing again with the handsome police chief of Misty Valley? Views: 45
We asked our readers what story they would most like to see from four bestselling authors. They responded . . .A handsome hero returns from war, battle-scarred and world-weary. But family duty calls and he must find a bride.A young lady facing yet another season without a suitor never expects to find herself the object of his affections.It Happened One SeasonFour amazing talentsStephanie LaurensMary BaloghJacquie D'AlessandroandCandice Hernhave come together to create one of the most unforgettable events of the year. The results are spectacular—each story is as unique as a lover's first kiss. Views: 45
