Camille‘s dose of laudanum coupled with Dmitri‘s brandy combine to make two small problems life changing for both of them. The Inside Passage, Alaska 1881. A disgruntled uncle sees an opportunity to rid himself of his charge. Because of his manipulation, Camille gets thrown into an emotionally charged relationship on an isolated island in Southeast Alaska. Her new husband, a widower with a willful daughter isn’t happy to be shackled with her either. Someone on the island wants her dead. Could it be her new husband?
“I stared down at the lifeless body of a boy whose face was all too familiar…” Following the execution of Lukas Morris, Preternatural Private Investigator Kassandra Lyall told herself that she’d learn more about the local werewolf pack’s Alpha female. Just as she begins her investigation, she’s interrupted by a phone call from friend and ex-colleague, Detective Arthur Kingfisher. The body of a sixteen-year-old boy has been found. It’s not just any sixteen-year-old boy, it’s Timothy Nelson, a boy Kassandra knew was curious about the preternatural. Kassandra soon realizes that Timothy’s death serves as a challenge, but it’s not a challenge directed at her. It’s aimed at her lover, the Countess vampire of Oklahoma, Lenorre. While Kassandra tries to figure out if Timothy’s curiosity was his undoing, the biggest question of all remains unanswered. Is Timothy Nelson dead or undead? The Second Book in the Kassandra Lyall Preternatural Investigator Series.
"The Masque of the Red Death", originally published as "The Mask of the Red Death: A Fantasy", is an 1842 short story by American writer Edgar Allan Poe. The story follows Prince Prospero's attempts to avoid a dangerous plague, known as the Red Death, by hiding in his abbey. He, along with many other wealthy nobles, hosts a masquerade ballwithin seven rooms of the abbey, each decorated with a different color. In the midst of their revelry, a mysterious figure disguised as a Red Death victim enters and makes his way through each of the rooms. Prospero dies after confronting this stranger, whose "costume" proves to contain nothing tangible inside it; the guests also die in turn. Poe's story follows many traditions of Gothic fiction and is often analyzed as an allegory about the inevitability of death, though some critics advise against an allegorical reading. Many different interpretations have been presented, as well as attempts to identify the true nature of the titular disease. The story was first published in May 1842 in Graham's Magazineand has since been adapted in many different forms, including a 1964 film starring Vincent Price.
From a dazzling new voice in fantasy comes a mesmerizing tale of treachery, passion, intrigue, betrayal, and an act of pure vengeance that threatens to bring down a kingdom. Seething with decadent appetites unchecked by law or gods, the court of Antyre is ruled by the last of a dissolute aristocracy. But now to the kingdom comes a handsome, enigmatic nobleman, Maledicte, whose perfect manners, enchanting charisma, and brilliant swordplay entice the most jaded tastes . . . and conceal a hunger beyond reckoning. For Maledicte is actually a woman named Miranda—a beautiful thief raised in the city’s vicious slums. And she will do anything–even promise her soul to Black-Winged Ani, the most merciless of Antyre’s exiled gods—to reclaim Janus, the lover whose passion still haunts her dreams. As her machinations strike at the heart of Antyre’ s powerful noble houses, Miranda must battle not only her own growing bloodlust, but also her lover’s newly kindled and ruthless ambitions. As Ani’s force grows insatiable and out of control, Miranda has no choice but to wield a weapon that may set her free . . . or forever doom her and everything she holds dear.
The action-packed and gripping historical adventure by global sensation Wilbur Smith, about one man's quest for revenge. 'An exciting, taut and thrilling journey you will never forget' - Sun THE DESIRE FOR REVENGE CAN BURN THE HEART OUT OF A MAN The son of a wealthy plantation owner and a doting mother, Mungo St John is accustomed to wealth and luxury - until he returns from university to discover his family ruined, his inheritance stolen and his childhood sweetheart, Camilla, taken by the conniving Chester Marion. Mungo swears vengeance and devotes his life to saving Camilla - and destroying Chester. As Mungo battles his own fate and misfortune, he must question what it takes for a man to regain his power in the world when he has nothing, and what he is willing to do to exact revenge . . . Call of the Raven is the prequel to Wilbur Smith's bestselling novel, A Falcon Flies (1980), part of the Ballantyne Series. Don't miss the rest of the series, Men of Men, The Angels Weep, The Leopard Hunts in Darkness, Triumph of the Sun and King of Kings, all available in paperback and ebook now. Praise for Wilbur Smith 'Best historical novelist' - Stephen King 'A master storyteller' - Sunday Times 'Wilbur Smith is one of those benchmarks against whom others are compared' - The Times 'No one does adventure quite like Smith' - Daily Mirror 'Call of the Raven' was a Sunday Times bestseller w/e 06-09-2020.
A desperate princess determined to escape the shadow of her family. A thief who never expected to steal her royal heart. My brothers may have found their happy-ever-after, but there's no such thing for me. How can there be, when no one can see past the perfect princess to the real woman within? That's why I hired Marco to steal the necklace in the first place—to show my family who I really am. But they still don't see. Marco sees me. He's tall, dark and far more dangerous than is good for any woman to wrap her eager arms and body around. Especially a princess always expected to do the right thing. But then, I'm not perfect. Never was. Never will be. And hooking up with a guy on the wrong side of the law might just help me prove that. PRINCESS PERFECT is the third and final book in Jen Katemi's RICH & ROYAL series about the billionaire royals of Leonioro. Discover a world of danger, drama and sizzling romance in this contemporary series by a USA Today bestselling author. These steamy books featuring billionaire royals and their rocky road to love are connected yet designed as stand-alone stories, and the series can be read in any order.
'Heather is a bright star in the world of gangland writing...Read it, you won't be disappointed' Jacqui Rose Control of Glasgow’s infamous Haghill estate has been fought over for decades. But thanks to an uneasy truce between notorious local families - the Alexanders, the Tallans, and the ruthless Savages - for now the streets are peaceful. For Carly Savage this means she can think the unthinkable, and contemplate a future with her family’s sworn enemy, Jack Alexander, ignoring warnings that he can’t be trusted. But when crime boss, Rod Tallan, takes a romantic interest in her too, Carly feels like a pawn in some very dangerous men’s game. As cracks begin to form in the fragile alliances, and rumours of treachery grow louder, the Savage Sisters find themselves at the heart of a deadly rivalry. And as the danger creeps ever closer to her family, Carly needs to find out once and for all who she can really trust. Because, when the chips are down, family is everything... Heather Atkinson’s bestselling Savage family are back and they’re tougher than ever. Perfect for all fans of Kimberley Chambers and Jessie Keane. Praise for Heather Atkinson: ‘Oh... my....GOD....I am speechless! I thought the first book was brilliant, people this one is sooo much better! I was completely blindsided in the direction this book went and that ending’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review ‘Totally speechless!!!!!!! Amazing from start to finish didn’t want it to end’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review ‘Great characters, twists and turns. I loved it, thank you Heather Atkinson, such an amazing talent’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review ‘As always I couldn’t resist reading this in one sitting. Heather Atkinson always nails it with her writing. A must read!’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review ‘It is a brilliant story and once again has left me eagerly awaiting the next book!’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review 'The book is beautifully written and keeps you page turning till the end.This author is one of my favourites with so many books under her belt I don't know how she does it and each one is just wonderfully to read' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review 'I have never read so many books by an author, but I can honestly say I have fallen in love with Heather's writing skills... I love every single one of her books!! What an author!!' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review
Scotland: 1816 Impressed into the King’s army, Hamish MacGrough returns to his family to find his wife as wounded as he is. The same individual who lied about him and brought about his impressment has brought misery to Siobhan. Revenge is impossible unless done so stealthily he will never be a suspect.
Two persons and one Ghost are involved in the writing of this book. One person was a teenager of 19 years named Raven who was a writer of poetry and homeless, downcast, and living on the streets of Louisiana. The second person was a woman of much greater years named Sunday who saw great potential in the Raven and wanted to help him. Then, there was the third person in this trinity who was a Ghost of ancient age who drew both of these persons together to accomplish this work of poetry. Demons, strait jackets and voices in his head had him on the run. He masked his incredible growing pains and his unparalleled love for a girl in his poetry. Vulgarities run amuck in a bit of the poetry, but the woman named Sunday chose to let them remain. Raven's rendition of his pain is told in one of the poems titled ... ... ... THE MASK: Condemned to violence, Arrested by pain Inside this soul lies a man insane. Conceived to anger addicted to hate A mutant child with a twisted fate. A killer's smile with a psycho star dream Behind the mask things aren't what they seem. Unholy soldier - Disciple of sin That's the kind of life I'm living in. This is a book that you can not put down. You have to read the whole input of this teenager. It is that intriguing, and that entertaining. By the time you finish reading this book, hopefully, you will find yourself in love with this teenage young man but more importantly that you find and fall in love with his 'friendly' Ghost.
