With a new love, strange paranormal experiences, visions about a local crime among schoolmates and her grandmamma remarrying a man Violet is not fond of, life is more complicated than ever. Since she gets visits from Angels and other beings, and her mother's journal says she witnesses the same kind of things, she decides she must see her Grandfather for answers. She skips school with her first love, and encounters a freakish microburst upon arrival. She discovers her grandfather is a Mexican Bruja. He tells her the family has prepared her for 'this moment' all her life, in dreams, and that she has proven strong enough to face and defeat the Loco Oscuro (The Crazy Darkness) and save the entire family. Violet defeats the dark forces with the power of her will, her families love and four helpful ghost soldiers; which turn into brilliant rays of light. Violet's Grandfather tells her of the harsh personal realities of being a sorceress, and the difficult choices it creates, that may change her life forever.
Bobbie passes the one-time speakeasy on her way to and from an endless series of pointless job interviews that go nowhere. It's the mid-1960's, she's out of work and fellows seem to get all the 'real' jobs. Bobbie's degree doesn't count for much when all that's available is a waitress' uniform or carting a cocktail tray around a bar...a very peculiar bar. In a decaying old nightclub on a deserted block, the lights fade into deep purple shadows to hide decades of secrets. There's a whiff of something lavender in the smoky haze, glasses clinking at empty tables and a beautiful face staring back at her from the mirror behind the bar...with violet eyes. Figures emerge from the lilac fog: A man in black at a piano, a woman in orchid at a microphone, so real that Bobbie can almost hear them beckoning for her to join them. It's said that some have done just that. But some have vanished, some have even died...and Bobbie may be next. Welcome to Violet's.
A. R. Bey resides in Pennsylvania. She has earned her BA in Communications from Wesleyan College and her MFA in Creative Writing from Rosemont College. A multifaceted artist, she is also a professional songwriter and an associate member of the Recording Academy. Her additional creative works include a poetry chapbook and four feature-length screenplays.
KISMET'S KISS is a two-time RWA Golden Heart(r) Finalist and a winner of the Duel on the Delta, Molly, and Put Your Heart in a Book contests.In the desert realm of Kad, a deadly epidemic strikes the palace of Sultan Kuramos. Only a magical healer from an enemy land has the skill to save his royal household, but Kuramos never imagined the healer would be a woman.Healer Varene finds her own surprises in Kad. She expects the sultan's arrogance, but not his courage or his selfless care of the ill--or the possibility that the epidemic is the curse of a vengeful goddess.Kuramos's culture condemns Varene's mystical talents. Her presence triggers an insurrection, yet as he and the healer toil for a cure, he loses his heart to her. She falls for him as well, but how can she relinquish her homeland and her principles--especially when he already has a harem and his family may be cursed?Reviews:"Kismet's Kiss is a must-read for all fantasy romance lovers." --The Romance Reviews"Magic, passion, and intrigue--Kismet's Kiss has it all! Cate Rowan's uniquely compelling fantasy debut is set in a fascinating and fully realized world where danger lurks in every shadow. Rowan is definitely an author to watch!"--Alyssa Day, New York Times bestselling author"Kismet's Kiss is a magical, exhilarating, sensual delight. Lush exotic world building, riveting storyline, and strong personable characters set the stage for a rich and captivating story." --Smexy Books"A wonderful Arabian Nights story laced with humor and scheming with intriguing twists."--Robin D. Owens, RITA-winning author of Heart Thief and Guardian of Honor"...Envelops the reader in a lush, exotic world of silk and sherbet, scimitars and precious stones... Kismet's Kiss delivers an exhilarating reading experience."--SciFiGuy.ca"Kismet's Kiss is a k-i-s-s-a-b-l-e read filled with magic, intrigue and romance!"--Cheryl's Book Nook"...A harem fantasy brimming with desire, enchantment and betrayal... I highly recommend Kismet's Kiss to all readers who enjoy a touch of magic with their romance."--The Romance Studio"Kismet's Kiss is a lush, inviting, immersive gem of a book. No one who loves being swept away by a great story should miss this!"--Kendra Leigh Castle, author of Renegade Angel and Call of the Highland Moon"Kismet's Kiss is a compelling tale of love and duty set amid the clash of cultures. A thoroughly enjoyable adventure!"--Jana Oliver, author of the Time Rovers series and The Demon Trapper's Daughter"Kismet's Kiss has everything a reader of fantasy could ask for--suspense, action, incredible world-building and magic. What captured me most was a romance so exquisitely crafted that it kept me up all night, devouring every word until the very last page. This story is a one-sitting read to be savored again and again!"--Shelby Reed, author of Midnight Rose and The Fifth Favor
A FINALIST FOR THE KIRKUS PRIZE FOR FICTION In this stunning novel, Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award–winning author Louise Erdrich tells a story of love, natural forces, spiritual yearnings, and the tragic impact of uncontrollable circumstances on ordinary people’s lives. History is a flood. The mighty red . . . In Argus, North Dakota, a collection of people revolve around a fraught wedding. Gary Geist, a terrified young man set to inherit two farms, is desperate to marry Kismet Poe, an impulsive, lapsed Goth who can't read her future but seems to resolve his. Hugo, a gentle red-haired, home-schooled giant, is also in love with Kismet. He’s determined to steal her and is eager to be a home wrecker. Kismet's mother, Crystal, hauls sugar beets for Gary's family, and on her nightly runs, tunes into the darkness of late-night radio, sees visions of guardian angels, and worries for the future, her daughter’s and her own. Human time, deep time, Red River time, the half-life of herbicides and pesticides, and the elegance of time represented in fracking core samples from unimaginable depths, is set against the speed of climate change, the depletion of natural resources, and the sudden economic meltdown of 2008-2009. How much does a dress cost? A used car? A package of cinnamon rolls? Can you see the shape of your soul in the everchanging clouds? Your personal salvation in the giant expanse of sky? These are the questions the people of the Red River Valley of the North wrestle with every day. The Mighty Red is a novel of tender humor, disturbance, and hallucinatory mourning. It is about on-the-job pains and immeasurable satisfactions, a turbulent landscape, and eating the native weeds growing in your backyard. It is about ordinary people who dream, grow up, fall in love, struggle, endure tragedy, carry bitter secrets; men and women both complicated and contradictory, flawed and decent, lonely and hopeful. It is about a starkly beautiful prairie community whose members must cope with devastating consequences as powerful forces upend them. As with every book this great modern master writes, The Mighty Red is about our tattered bond with the earth, and about love in all of its absurdity and splendor. A new novel by Louise Erdrich is a major literary event; gorgeous and heartrending, The Mighty Red is a triumph.
It was supposed to be one night to feel alive after getting out of a dud of a relationship. Now I’m having a baby, and I only have the soon-to-be dad’s first name. After my breakup, I need to find a job and place to live, but I can’t move into the house my grandma left me unless I’m married. Fortunately, the guy renting the place doesn’t know that so I stop by and find out if he can move at the end of his lease. Only when the door opens, it’s him. My one-night stand. I do the only reasonable thing possible. I tell him we’re going to have a baby and promptly puke over the railing of the porch. Next thing I know, I’m on his couch, and he’s demanding a paternity test. Except he doesn’t just want the test. He wants to make sure I don’t tamper with the results. He doesn’t believe me. Apparently showing up jobless and homeless to persuade him to move doesn’t make me trustworthy. Guess I’m not the only one with a dating history that leaves me jaded. He insists I stay in the house that should be mine, right where he can monitor me. And the longer I’m around him, the more I can see that below his gruff exterior is a softie who planted acres of pumpkins for his cousin. A guy who wants to reconnect with his family. A man who makes me want to be more to him than violet promises. Topics: contemporary romance, series, modern romance, urban romance, wealthy, city romance, smart romance, lighthearted romance, hot romance, sexy, heartwarming, heart-warming, family, love, love books, kissing books, emotional journey, contemporary, contemporary romance, romance series, wealthy hero, sassy, strong heroine, captivating romance, hot, hot romance, sparks, loyalty, swoon, contemporary, forced marriage, marriage arrangement, beach read, found family, strong heroine, caretaker, protective hero, steamy, spicy, accidental pregnancy, surprise baby, one night stand Other readers enjoyed books by: Riley Edwards, Cat Johnson, Alexis Abbott, Lori Ryan, Meghan March, Kristin Ashley, Brittney Sahin, Sharon Hamilton, Catherine Cowles, Lexi Blake, Piper Davenport, Abbie Zanders, Lani Lynn Vale, Kristen Proby, Vanessa Vale, Denver Perry, Corinne Michaels, K Bromberg, Melanie Harlow, Devney Perry
Do you like sexy heroes and kickass heroines you can root for? Romance that thrills in and out of the bedroom? Blackwood Security delivers all this and more with two full-length novels and a novella together in one volume. Chess Lane is getting married. The church is booked, the guests are invited, and in three short weeks her husband will give her a night she’ll never forget. Only her wedding happens a little sooner than she planned when she meets Jed Harker, a CIA agent with a big ego and a bigger… No, she doesn’t even want to think about it. Chess has hit rock bottom when a simple favour for a colleague leads her to Washington, DC and an offer she can’t refuse. As chaos spreads faster than the plague, one thing’s for sure—her life will never be the same again. Neither will reluctant assassin Seven’s when a chance meeting in a frozen wasteland leads her from Siberia to small-town Virginia. A new life in suburbia beckons. All she has to do is keep out of trouble as she tries to mend her broken heart. Or so she thinks. When Seven’s world is torn away from her, she's left with no choice but to fight back, and help comes from an unexpected alliance. A deal is struck—If Seven helps Emmy Black to destroy the remaining stocks of a deadly virus, Emmy will assist with Seven’s little problem. But not only is Seven used to working alone, someone in Blackwood Security is keeping a secret from both of them, one with far-reaching implications. Will life be the same when the truth comes out? Can Seven regain her old form and survive the operation? And how does disgraced CIA agent Quinn fit into the story? After the dust settles and with a young daughter now the centre of her world, Seven’s determined to settle down and do whatever it is regular moms do. But Emmy has other ideas. A trip to New York proves that even the brightest places can cast dark shadows, and Seven’s forced to consider whether there might still be a need for her skills after all. Grab this Blackwood Security collection and start reading today!
