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As the royal physician of a tiny, windswept island, eighteen-year-old Isabel spends her days trying to keep the queen from dying and the mad king from streaking naked down the halls. But when her best friend is found murdered on the beaches, her world is ripped apart. Desperate for answers, she discovers a stash of letters that reveal a terrifying truth: the neighboring kingdom of Volgaard possesses a kingdom-shattering weapon and is poised to conquer everything in its path.

Lyra Izacalli does not clutch onto the jagged remnants of her past—she buries them deep beneath her skin. To feel is to give power to the past—to let grief and memory carve through her like a blade. But Lyra refuses to let them win. She will not let the sharpened words of men who call themselves nobles and kings cut deeper than they deserve. If they cannot wound her, they cannot control her. And if they cannot control her, then freedom is hers to claim—despite her feeling anything but free.

Follow the path to the freezing north. Follow your ambition. Follow your heart. Flora Mackie first crossed the Arctic Circle at the age of 12. Years later, in 1892, determination and chance lead her back to northern Greenland as a scientist at the head of a British expedition, defying the expectations of those who believe a woman has no place in that harsh world. Geologist Jakob de Beyn was raised in Manhattan. Yearning for wider horizons, he joins a rival expedition.

With Lady Sophie's husband still warm in his grave, and her reputation stained from being unable to produce an heir, the last thing she expects is her father to arrange a rushed wedding. The groom is none other than General Kasten, the illegitimate son of the King. The same man who is feared and hated by the entire realm. Still, she has been trained to be a dutiful wife and accepts her role without complaint. Yet how can she hope to be the spouse she is expected to be when the General is frequently absent and seems to be hiding dark secrets that cause her curiosity to burn?

General Kasten has suffered injustice after injustice in silence. Now, he has snapped. If his enemies can't cure his beloved wife, Sophie, he will burn the kingdom to the ground. And not even he knows where the destruction would end. But Kasten isn't the only threat to Fenland. Sinister plots start to unravel as Kasten finds himself once again the target of lies and deceit. The only solution is an unlikely alliance to bring down the king. If he will accept it.

Drop-dead-gorgeous Ethan Chambers loves his life as Hollywood's most eligible—and elusive—bachelor. Plus, the talented actor has just gotten an offer he can't refuse: a starring role on TV's hit medical drama. But it's the show's sultry makeup and wardrobe director who's got his pulse...

Als Robin an der renommierten Chamberlin University in ihrer Heimatstadt Los Angeles angenommen wird, kann sie ihr Glück kaum fassen. Die Universität mit dem modernen Campus direkt am Meer ist die einzige der Welt, die auf Studiengänge im Bereich der Weltraumforschung spezialisiert ist. Nun ist er zurück, da dem ausgebildeten Fluglehrer ein Stipendium angeboten wurde – unter der Voraussetzung, dass er Studierende auf der campuseigenen Landebahn unterrichtet. Doch von dem lebensfrohen Jungen aus der Schulzeit ist nicht mehr viel übrig, die letzten Jahre haben ihn abweisend und still gemacht.

Nox and Amaris learn their dreams of reunion come at an unspeakable cost. Passion and politics collide as the two young women learn to navigate an unknown future in the kingdom of Raascot. With new titles thrust upon them, Nox and Amaris find themselves more uncertain than ever of who they are meant to become—both to their people and to each other. Humans, fae, and monsters are on the precipice of war, and time is running short in their search for answers. Victory will take more than just battles as alliances shift and new threats emerge.

With darkness spreading across the fae isles, the reluctant raven queen seeks the aid of Calista, the storyteller, and unwittingly falls into a dark tale of twisted fates. To save Ari from being lost in a fae sleep, Saga will reach into the past and uncover deadly secrets left behind by her brother, the last fate king. Both Saga and Ari must unravel the lies of their world if they are to stand a chance at defeating the fiercest enemy yet.

Tessa will never again see her mate. Even in her dreams, she cannot find him. Trapped in a vow with the God of Death, she's cursed to live the rest of her days in captivity. Until the gods offer her a deal. If Tessa undergoes a series of trials designed to strip her of her humanity, Andromeda will release her from the vow. If she refuses, pestilence and famine will consume Dubnos until no one is left alive. Tessa is forced to play their wicked game. She'll do whatever it takes to reunite with Kalen, even if it means embracing the darkness inside her.

Eine Geschichte von Liebe und Verrat. An einem Ort voller Mythen und Sagen In Neles Leben läuft gerade nichts wie es soll. Ihr kleiner Modeladen in Berlin steht kurz vor der Pleite. Und ihr Freund ist nun ihr Ex-Freund, nachdem Nele ihn mit einer anderen Frau erwischt hat. Als sie an diesem Morgen in die Oberlausitz fährt, sehnt sie sich nach ein paar Tagen Ruhe mit ihrem Bruder und dessen Frau. Doch es kommt anders. Auf der Hinfahrt lernt sie Daria kennen. Die lebhafte junge Frau ist Nele auf Anhieb sympathisch.

Can she outwit the ultimate master in a timeless game of seduction? Chasing Icon, the world's slickest art thief, was the most seductive thrill of London art investigator Zara Leighton's career until the clues led her to the man who holds command of her body and heart, Tobias Wilder, an...

A sparkling grand finale to USA Today bestselling author Gina Conkle’s Scottish Treasures series with one last daring heist orchestrated by a brave Scotswoman and the man she never meant to fall for. A Lost Treasure Corset maker Mary Fletcher lives a life of duty to her sister, her league, and...

“A steamy heist thrill ride I never wanted to end. The combustive chemistry between Celeste and Magnus kept me turning the pages of this witty, second-chance love story.” —Regina Black, author of The Art of Scandal Two career thieves reunite for one last job and must put their messy...

A life she never imagined...and a love she can’t deny Zara Leighton has risked everything to track down the elusive art thief known as Icon, only to discover him already in her arms: the billionaire tech genius—and her lover—Tobias Wilder. Zara wants to resist Tobias, to deny his fiercely...

Will she risk it all for a priceless desire? A rising star in one of London's top art investigation firms, Zara Leighton's talent for seeing deep into paintings is in her blood. She's chosen to help track down Icon, an enigmatic international art thief whose heists are methodical, daring...

New York Times bestselling author Chantal Fernando brings the sexy second installment to the Knights and Dragons series, where the line between good and bad decisions gets blurry… Life is about choices. He had a history of making bad ones. Ready for a New Start United with her newly discovered...

Mein Name ist Caine, ich bin der Präsident des Free Rebels MCs in Salem. Als mein Vater vor 2 Jahren an Krebs starb, wollte uns ein verfeindeter MC, die Blue Knights, unter ihr Motherchapter nehmen. Mit mir an der Spitze haben wir uns erfolgreich gewehrt, doch der Waffenstillstand ist sehr fragil, denn ihr Präs ist ein egoistischer, verlogener Bastard. Ein Krieg wäre verheerend, zumal ich endlich meine Old Lady gefunden habe und auch mein VP ist nicht weit davon entfernt, auch wenn seine Kleine mir etwas suspekt vorkommt. Dies ist die Geschichte meiner Old Lady.

Ich habe sie geliebt. Ich habe ihr vertraut. Und sie hat mich verraten. Sofie war meine Frau - und die größte Lüge meines Lebens. Sie hat mich benutzt, manipuliert und beinahe alles zerstört, wofür ich je gekämpft habe. Doch das Spiel ist noch nicht vorbei. Sie ist da draußen und gefährlicher als je zuvor, doch ich werde sie aufhalten - ein für alle Mal. Ruby kommt genau zur richtigen Zeit. Eine Alibifreundin, um die Gerüchte über meine gescheiterte Ehe zu ersticken. Doch hinter ihrem herausfordernden Lächeln verbirgt sich mehr, als sie zugibt.

I know what I want. So when opportunity knocked, I took it. I grabbed my shot, willing to do anything to make it happen. From the beginning, I knew I was destined to be with the six-foot-four, bourbon-eyed Rock God. Only back in the early days, he wasn’t a god. Rhys Granger was my brother’s friend, the boy next door who wrote verses and played his guitar in our garage. He was talented. Exciting. Damaged. The kind of guy who made all the girls cry…. Except for me. I thought I was special. Turns out I’m not. And now…I despise him.