Mirdza Strelkova should have minded her own business on the long train ride, because she knew just how nasty violent men could be. Perhaps that's precisely why she stepped in to help the frightened mother and terrified child. But in her wildest dreams, she never imagined she'd be tossed out the window of a moving train, broken and bleeding. And she could never have predicted the dark horse who would come to her aid, or the comeback story that lay before them both. Publisher's Weekly said, "My Dark Horse Prince is a fast-paced, action-filled romance [that] follows Mirdza Strelkova and her shape-shifting love interest, Grigoriy. The narrative will ensnare readers from the start, traveling a twisty road. The book's unique combination of romance and fantasy is appealing, and Baker's choice to feature a strong female character who is in a wheelchair was refreshing."
As Thorne kidnaps Olivia to save his brother's life, he does not realize that his heart has been captured by the exquisitely beautiful princess. The lives of Thorne, Olivia, and the Dark Horse, the centuries old angel of the Apocalypse, and the Prince of Tyrol, Olivia's father, will become ensnared in an intricate web of romance, ambition, and suspense. Thorne must stop the Dark Horse from killing for coin, stay out of the hands of Olivia's father who wants to kill Thorne for Olivia's death and steal the riches of Thorne's duchy, and guard his heart from the woman that wants to escape him. Olivia becomes a pawn of Thorne, he has her guarded by day and huants her dreams at night. She is tasked with keeping Thorne's family and castle safe, but when an old flame of Thorne's shows up at the castle to reclaim Thorne and his coin, will Olivia be able to save herself? In the Habsburg Empire of the early 1750's there are enemies within as well as without, and their lives are controlled by the rules of society, the church, and superstitions that never fade away.
Aaron Ehasz won a Peabody Award for his work as head writer and co-executive producer of Avatar: the Last Airbender, and was part of the Emmy-award winning writing team of Futurama. Most recently, he was creative director at Riot Games where he worked on League of Legends as well as projects in development. He earned his MBA at Stanford, and undergrad degree from Harvard. Justin Richmond was a Research and Development Producer leading the team creating one of Riot Games' next big projects. Before that, Justin was the Game Director on the Uncharted franchise at Naughty Dog. Uncharted is one of Sony's most iconic and beloved game franchises with over 25 million units sold as well as 13 DICE Awards and 4 BAFTA's. His Game Direction work on Uncharted 3 earned him a nomination for the DICE Award for Outstanding Achievement in Game Direction. Justin has a B.S. in Film from Boston University and a degree in 3D Animation from Vancouver Film School.
Prince Stefano was a man most girls could only dream of meeting. And now the very handsome – and very eligible – bachelor has come to America in search of the girl he would someday make his bride. Hope Jordan's prince has finally come – but there is no happy ending in sight. Her royal suitor needs a wealthy wife to save his country from ruin, but Hope has nothing to offer Stefano except her love. Hope was the first woman to capture Stefano's soul, but will he give up his kingdom for her love?
"This timeless tale unfolds during the tumultuous Second Baron's War, when a young prince is ruthlessly abducted from his royal family, taken into the rugged mountains of Derbyshire, and brainwashed to forget his very heritage. He's trained to become the greatest swordsman the world has ever known and grows to be the most dreaded name in all of Britain. With civil war looming upon the horizon, the fate of the kingdom of England may very well rest in his hands" --Publisher description.
In this Regency romance debut, a prince sets out to fool all the crowned heads of Europe by forcing a country girl to impersonate his missing bride at his wedding. When the wedding arrives, so does the wedding night. And passion cries out for fulfillment.
For generations, we've been stuck with a cookie-cutter mold for success that requires us to be the same as everyone else, only better. This "standard formula" works for some people but leaves most of us feeling disengaged and frustrated. As much as we might dislike the standard formula, it seems like there's no other practical path to financial security and a fulfilling life. But what if there is? In the Dark Horse Project at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, bestselling author and acclaimed thought leader Todd Rose and neuroscientist Ogi Ogas studied women and men who achieved impressive success even though nobody saw them coming. Dark horses blaze their own trail to a life of happiness and prosperity. Yet what is so remarkable is that hidden inside their seemingly one-of-a-kind journeys are practical principles for achieving success that work for anyone, no matter who you are or what you hope to achieve. This mold-breaking approach doesn't depend on you SAT scores, who you know, or how much money you have. The secret is a mindset that can be expressed in plain English: Harness your individuality in the pursuit of fulfillment to achieve excellence. In Dark Horse, Rose and Ogas show how the four elements of the dark horse mindset empower you to consistently make the right choices that fit your unique interests, abilities, and circumstances and will guide you to a life of passion, purpose, and achievement.
Kristiana Liepa was supposed to use the money to save her family farm. She was NOT supposed to spend it all to save a massive, black stallion. But when she saw how he was being treated, what's a vet to do? She had no idea that gorgeous beast was really a powerful (and morally gray) magician who had been cursed by a witch, or that she was the only one who could reverse the curse. And she couldn't possibly have known how that one rash decision would irrevocably change her life. . . and his. Need a little more information to make up your mind? Read a trade review and a longer description below: Publisher’s Weekly said, “My Queendom for a Horse is an intriguing paranormal romance with a fresh and fun setup. [R]eaders will enjoy both the magical and romantic elements.” They also said, “The story of a shapeshifting horse is undoubtedly unique. The author puts a dynamic spin on fairytale tropes, while her knowledge and love of horses is evident throughout. A strong, confident female character takes center stage in this novel with her ability to talk to a cursed horse.” Here's the longer description with more detail: Kristiana’s father has a gambling problem. After a particularly bad hand of cards puts their family’s land in jeopardy, her dad’s solution is to call her billionaire ex. But Kris can't bring herself to beg him for money. At least, not her first time seeing him in ten years. Instead, she withdraws her life savings and bets on herself. Thankfully, it pays off! She and her most promising horse win big at the Down Royal steeplechase in Ireland, but only because the best horse on the track wasn’t ridden properly. Luckily, it’s just enough to grant a stay of execution with the bank. Or it would be. . . But when Kris realizes her nemesis is abusing the gorgeous black stallion who should have won, she can’t help herself. She spends her winnings buying the horse she fell for the moment she saw him. It may not be the smartest move in the short run, but Obsidian Devil's her best hope of finally digging out from under the massive debt hanging over them. She’ll have to ask her ex to help with the next payment, but seeing him again won't be so bad. What Kris doesn’t know is that her new purchase is actually a powerful magician, stuck in horse form by a witch’s curse. She also has no idea that she’ll be the only person who can help him lift the curse. . . And worst of all, that helping him may mean losing the family farm for good. KW: horse shifter, paranormal romance, horse shifter romance, shifter romance, paranormal shifter romance, witch's curse,
If Dauphin, a pampered Shetland pony, seems to lead the perfect life in the penthouse suite of the city's posh riding stables, it's because he does. And if he seems a bit too self-satisfied—after all, he's won several trophies for his young owner, Isabella, and is widely acknowledged to be the prettiest pony in the city—it's because he is. Dauphin leads a rich, comfortable life. But all that changes when his relationship with his owner takes a decided turn for the worse. He's suddenly sent away to a farm in the middle of nowhere, which is filled with the most unusual animals. And where, against all odds, he discovers the true meaning of home and family.
“There is adventure and intrigue, swordplay and dark sorcery aplenty.”—Realms of Fantasy When the legendary Briar King awoke from his slumber, dark magics awoke with him and spread across the Kingdom of Crotheny. In Eslen, King William has been murdered, Queen Muriele is stalked by treachery from every side, and their last surviving daughter, Anne, has fled the assassins bent on destroying her family. The queen’s one trusted ally, young knight Neil MeqVren, is sworn to rescue the princess from her pursuers. As spies in the service of the powerful Churchman embark upon a mission to destroy the Briar King, a sinister conspiracy threatens to engulf the land. Personal fates will be decided, and a kingdom’s destiny will hinge upon the ultimate conflict between virtue and malevolence, might and magic. “Keyes’s world is rich, detailed, and always believable; the twisty plot is delightful and frightening in turns.”—Locus “Strong world building and superior storytelling.”—Library Journal
