Father Nathaniel O’Ryan saves souls. His purpose is to guide those willing to be redeemed back to the Light. He is unyielding in his faith and whole in his calling. Lucia Demone Cavaliere is something older, something sinister, something that tempts those around her with the darkness that battles the Light. When they clash, neither is sure who will survive but both are determined to be victorious.
Nightbound is the third book in the Lords of the Darkyn Series. The story takes place in present-day Florida. Beaumaris of York and Dr. Alys Stuart are the main characters of this story. Their attraction is instantaneous when they first encounter each other. As they spend time together their attraction grows, which confuses them both. Read More »
Vampire Most Wanted is the twentieth book in the Argeneau series by Lynsay Sands. Set in present-day California this is Basha Argeneau’s and Marcus Notte’s story. Lynsay takes the reader on a wild ride as we get to know the hero and heroine. Basha has not trusted anyone in a long time and she is not about to start when another immortal unexpectedly shows up where she works. Read More »
The reason I love Lynn Kurland’s Nine Kingdoms series so much is that while the romance is there, it feels like so much more than your typical romance story. Now that I have had a chance to read Roses in Moonlight from her large MacLeod series, I can confidently say that making a romance “so much more” is definitely her specialty. Read More »
Lila Merriweather has been on her own since her mother was brutally murdered. Working for her mother’s friend, Mo, as a thief gives her everything that she needs to survive. Life in Cloudburst Falls has its challenges, though. Avoiding the monsters that lurk in the alleys is not even the greatest danger. Far more dangerous are the families, and getting caught up in their war is what Lila wants to avoid at all costs, as that is exactly what got her mother killed. Read More »
Niko and Cal Leandros are two awesome kick-ass brothers. With their good friend, Robin Goodfellow, at their side, one would think there was nothing they could not overcome. Robin is a Puck, Niko is human but with the fighting skills of a hundred lifetimes lived, and Cal is part human and part Auphe (think dark demented psychotic elf times a thousand wrapped up in one creature-in other words, a monster). Read More »
Since the death of her mother, Wendy is forced to take over reaping full-time. When she discovers she and her mother were not the only ones in town with their abilities, she is both shocked and curious about her new-found family. However, nothing is as it seems and before long, Wendy finds herself trapped in a web of lies and reeling from a mysterious illness affecting her every action. Will she figure out the truth of it all before it is too late? Read More »
Shane and Tia are preparing to move with the tribe to the summer grounds of the Micmac tribe, but an evil spirit seems to be plaguing their every move. In their personal lives major changes are afoot, as well. Shane and the rest of the tribe must be vigilant to track down the source of this evil and banish it before it can destroy them. Read More »
For as long as she could remember, Rebecca Prescott has been haunted by a recurring nightmare…where she saw herself die, shot by the man whom she sensed had loved her deeply. In her quest to understand the meaning behind her dream, Rebecca had studied local history and researched her family genealogy, only to find that an ancestor of hers had been killed in the same manner Read More »
After a sailing accident seven years earlier had left her in a wheelchair, Annabel Barton was struggling to attend to the many details remaining after her father’s unexpected death. Her cousin Taylor was the only person willing to help her with the sorting and cleaning necessary before putting the lake house on the market, and Annabel’s determination to leave the house and her memories behind was at war with her waning physical strength. Since the night of the Read More »
Zack McCannon had felt responsible for his younger brother, Matt, since the day their parents abandoned them. Though their grandparents stepped in to care for the boys, Zack always worried about Matt’s special powers, and the excessive attention given to them by one particular demon called Alanya. Trying to rid the world of evil, Zack and Matt had started fighting against the Read More »
Jennie Lovell knew her twin brother, Toby, would never return from the Civil War but she held out hope that her cousin and fiancé, Will, would soon come home. Living with her aunt and uncle was difficult at best, knowing that she was nothing but an orphan living on their charity and that the only reason her aunt allowed her to remain was because of her engagement to Will. When Will’s brother Quinn came home, wounded and traumatized, Jennie knew that her Read More »
Nate Garrett, a powerful sorcerer known as Hellequin, is back in the fourth addition to this action-packed series. Nate has been given the task to capture Pandora each time she escapes from her prison. Even after many thousands of years after her creation, Pandora still has a beef with the Greek gods who brought her into existence. The story jumps between modern day and 1936, telling the story of the last time Pandora escaped, an event that almost lead to the deaths of many at the Berlin Olympics. It is a good thing that Nate was there to fight, along with a few friends and allies. Read More »
When an elderly man entered her New York antique shop with several items to sell, Katherine Edwards was surprised by their excellent condition. Although she was leaving for a long-anticipated trip to England, Kate took the time to examine each item, being especially taken with a journal inscribed, “To My Lady Kate”. Since the elderly man was determined to have Kate handle the jewelry and other trinkets, she wrote out a check for an advance and stored them away, planning to obtain a full appraisal upon her return.
When Ghosts Speak is an interesting chronicle of the talents of Mary Ann Winkowski, an otherwise average Ohio woman with the ability to communicate with earthbound spirits. Mary Ann is also able to create the White Light needed to release the spirits. Her ability was first noticed by her grandmother, a woman with similar talents, when Mary Ann was three. Soon, her Read More »
Persephone Josephine Alexander, called Pippa, is an aspiring costume designer. After several years of working in local theater where actors get snippy if things aren’t just so, Pippa longs for the challenge and excitement of designing her own signature line of exquisite fairy costumes for little girls. Read More »
Tess Alexander, doctor of medieval studies, was both thrilled and terrified when she was given a castle of her very own. She had never expected to actually own a castle, though that had been a long-time dream, and the idea of owning one as beautifully restored as Sedgwick was an absolute delight. With the help of her sisters, Tess decided to continue with her lectures on medieval history while opening the castle up for theme parties and re-enactments, and that, along with
Abby Foster has just inherited the family home in Jewell Cove, Maine, which is a complete surprise, because she never knew anything about her grandmother’s family. She enjoys the drive from Nova Scotia, and finds the town to be quaint, but plans to stay only long enough to put the house on the market, since she feels no connection to the property. Read More »
The final battle is on the horizon and the battle lines have been drawn.
On the side of the Collectors is Natira, who has the blood of the Man from Kerioth’s flowing through his veins. He is on the verge of having tracked down all of the Nistarim and has a plan to take them out in one fell swoop, but his plan relies on finding the Crown of Thorns the Nazarene wore during his crucifixion, but its location is unknown. Read More »
Gina is in hiding, having survived one battle with the Collectors, but they want her dead more than ever. In her protection is a young boy, but if the Collectors find them the consequences could become dire. During her time hiding she learns more about herself and her father, realizing how important she is to the cause. Read More »
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