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Dream Chaser (Dream Team #2)
by Kristen AshleyTwo broken hearts must learn to trust in this steamy, addictive contemporary romance from New York Times bestselling author Kristen AshleyRyn Jansen has dreams of a simpler life, but as simple as her dreams are, they seem destined to stay out of reach when family obligations take all her time and money. When Boone Sadler, the man she can't stop thinking about, steps in and shares she's being conned, Ryn isn't thrilled with the news that people she loves are taking advantage of her. And she's less thrilled that Boone is the one who investigated her family behind her back. Because Boone might be gorgeous and protective and the kind of guy to meet her every need, in life . . . and other places, but he's also the one man she won't let herself have.Boone Sadler knows Ryn has issues with trust and that her family's betrayal will come as one heartbreak too many. But Boone is a man who goes after what he wants, and what he wants is to earn Ryn's trust. When Ryn says she's survived too many heartbreaks to set herself up for another loss, Boone realizes Ryn's isn't the only heart that will break if their romance is cut short by fear. To have a future together, they'll both have to open their hearts - and put their trust in each other.Praise for Kristen Ashley:'Kristen Ashley's books are addicting!'Jill Shalvis, New York Times bestselling author'I don't know how Kristen Ashley does it; I just read the damn books and happily get lost in her world' Frolic on the Dream Man series'[Kristen] Ashley captivates' Publishers Weekly'When you pick up an Ashley book, you know you're in for plenty of gut-punching emotion, elaborate family drama and sizzling sex' RT Book Reviews'Kristen Ashley books should come with a warning that says, "You may become addicted to KA books"' Night Owl Reviews'Any hopeless romantic would devour everything Kristen Ashley has to offer!' Fresh Fiction
Dream Chaser (Dream Team #2)
by Kristen AshleyIn this steamy, addictive contemporary romance spinning off the New York Times bestselling Dream Man and Rock Chick series, Ryn Jansen must put her trust in the one man she wants -- and the one man she can't let herself have.Ryn Jansen has no interest in taking a risk on Boone Sadler. Thanks to a long list of men who've done nothing but let her down, Ryn vows to stay far away from the caring, protective commando. And when Boone confronts Ryn with evidence that her loved ones are conning her, Ryn is less than thrilled -- with her family and Boone. But even as Boone proves he's the kind of guy to meet her every need, she doesn't trust him to stay when life gets hard . . . Boone Sadler's never been one to back down from a challenge. He's determined to show the funny, sexy Ryn that the irresistible connection between them is worth exploring. But caring for Ryn's heart and body becomes a matter of life and death when Ryn's beloved niece and nephew are put in danger and dirty cops begin gunning for Ryn. Soon Boone realizes their romance is in danger of more than heartbreak -- and to have any future together, they'll have to put their trust in each other.
Dream Chaser (Dream Team #2)
by Kristen AshleyTwo broken hearts must learn to trust in this steamy, addictive contemporary romance from New York Times bestselling author Kristen AshleyRyn Jansen has dreams of a simpler life, but as simple as her dreams are, they seem destined to stay out of reach when family obligations take all her time and money. When Boone Sadler, the man she can't stop thinking about, steps in and shares she's being conned, Ryn isn't thrilled with the news that people she loves are taking advantage of her. And she's less thrilled that Boone is the one who investigated her family behind her back. Because Boone might be gorgeous and protective and the kind of guy to meet her every need, in life . . . and other places, but he's also the one man she won't let herself have.Boone Sadler knows Ryn has issues with trust and that her family's betrayal will come as one heartbreak too many. But Boone is a man who goes after what he wants, and what he wants is to earn Ryn's trust. When Ryn says she's survived too many heartbreaks to set herself up for another loss, Boone realizes Ryn's isn't the only heart that will break if their romance is cut short by fear. To have a future together, they'll both have to open their hearts - and put their trust in each other.Praise for Kristen Ashley:'Kristen Ashley's books are addicting!'Jill Shalvis, New York Times bestselling author'I don't know how Kristen Ashley does it; I just read the damn books and happily get lost in her world' Frolic on the Dream Man series'[Kristen] Ashley captivates' Publishers Weekly'When you pick up an Ashley book, you know you're in for plenty of gut-punching emotion, elaborate family drama and sizzling sex' RT Book Reviews'Kristen Ashley books should come with a warning that says, "You may become addicted to KA books"' Night Owl Reviews'Any hopeless romantic would devour everything Kristen Ashley has to offer!' Fresh Fiction
Dream Keeper (Dream Team #4)
by Kristen Ashley'Kristen Ashley's books are addicting!' JILL SHALVIS, bestselling author'I don't know how Kristen Ashley does it; I just read the damn books and happily get lost in her world' FROLIC Single mom Pepper Hannigan has put all she has into one goal -- giving her daughter Juno the best life possible. That means no risks. No reckless nights. And no romance. Pepper refuses to let any Tom, Dick, or Harry romance his way into her family of two, only to break both her and her little girl's hearts. But Juno has other plans . . .August Hero may have a storybook name, but the serious, stern commando believes he's anything but a knight-in-shining-armor. He can't deny, however, how badly he wants to play Prince Charming for Pepper and her little girl. But when Juno's matchmaking brings danger into their homes, August will need to save both Pepper and Juno to prove to Pepper that happy endings aren't just for fairytales.Find out why readers are addicted to Kirsten Ashley's books . . . 'I'm surprised this book didn't self-combust from the degree of utterly swoon-worthy, bossy, possessive, unapologetic, sweet, tender, badass, HOT UBER ALPHA males in it! This book is pure over-the-top deliciousness!' Aestas Book Blog'Those who like a dash of sweetness in their suspense will be delighted' Publishers Weekly on Dream Maker'Kristen Ashley books are a haven , a safe place I go to when I am having a bad day or when i just want to destress' Goodreads review'A non-stop wild ride!' Goodreads review'A light-hearted, funny romp with enough drama to take you to that deeper level we crave in romance' Goodreads review'This book has it all: to-die-for hero, a sassy, smartass heroine, lots of action, hot hot sex, secret lairs, badass bikers, romance, a few misty-eyed moments, laugh out loud humor, alpha males out the wazoo and just general over the top fun!' Goodreads review
Dream Keeper (Dream Team #4)
by Kristen AshleySpinning off from the bestselling Dream Man and Rock Chick series, this is the emotional and steamy contemporary romance fans of the Dream Team series have been waiting for!He&’s perfect—but he can&’t be hers.Pepper Hannigan is determined to keep any romance off the table—and out of her bedroom—while her daughter Juno is still young. Sure, a certain handsome commando is thoughtful, funny, and undeniably hot, but Pepper&’s had her heart broken before, and she won&’t let it happen again. Not to her or her little girl, even if this hero could melt any woman&’s resolve.Augustus &“Auggie&” Hero can&’t deny his attraction to beautiful, warm-hearted Pepper or how much he wants to make a home with her and her little girl, but Pepper&’s mixed signals have kept him away. That is, until Juno decides to play matchmaker. Her efforts finally bring Pepper into his arms, but they expose the danger Pepper is in. To protect Pepper and Juno, Auggie will have to live up to his last name and prove happy endings aren&’t just for fairy tales.
Dream Keeper (Dream Team #4)
by Kristen Ashley'Kristen Ashley's books are addicting!' JILL SHALVIS, bestselling author'I don't know how Kristen Ashley does it; I just read the damn books and happily get lost in her world' FROLIC Single mom Pepper Hannigan has put all she has into one goal -- giving her daughter Juno the best life possible. That means no risks. No reckless nights. And no romance. Pepper refuses to let any Tom, Dick, or Harry romance his way into her family of two, only to break both her and her little girl's hearts. But Juno has other plans . . .August Hero may have a storybook name, but the serious, stern commando believes he's anything but a knight-in-shining-armor. He can't deny, however, how badly he wants to play Prince Charming for Pepper and her little girl. But when Juno's matchmaking brings danger into their homes, August will need to save both Pepper and Juno to prove to Pepper that happy endings aren't just for fairytales.Find out why readers are addicted to Kirsten Ashley's books . . . 'I'm surprised this book didn't self-combust from the degree of utterly swoon-worthy, bossy, possessive, unapologetic, sweet, tender, badass, HOT UBER ALPHA males in it! This book is pure over-the-top deliciousness!' Aestas Book Blog'Those who like a dash of sweetness in their suspense will be delighted' Publishers Weekly on Dream Maker'Kristen Ashley books are a haven , a safe place I go to when I am having a bad day or when i just want to destress' Goodreads review'A non-stop wild ride!' Goodreads review'A light-hearted, funny romp with enough drama to take you to that deeper level we crave in romance' Goodreads review'This book has it all: to-die-for hero, a sassy, smartass heroine, lots of action, hot hot sex, secret lairs, badass bikers, romance, a few misty-eyed moments, laugh out loud humor, alpha males out the wazoo and just general over the top fun!' Goodreads review
Dream Maker (Dream Team #1)
by Kristen AshleyTwo broken hearts find love and healing in each other in this sexy contemporary romance spin-off from the New York Times bestselling author of the Rock Chick and Dream Man series.Evan "Evie" Gardiner has spent her whole life being the responsible one in her family, but enough is enough. It's time to pursue her own dreams. Evie's finally going to finish that engineering degree she's been working toward. But first she needs to come up with the money to pay for tuition. Working as a dancer at Smithie's club seems like the perfect solution to her problems . . . until her family lands in yet another scrape and comes to Evie for help. Only, this time, her family's recklessness is risking more than her dreams-it's endangering her life. Daniel "Mag" Magnusson knows a thing or two about desperation and disappointment, but no one notices that his good looks and quick wit hide the painful memories that haunt him. When Evie's family puts her in danger, Mag insists on offering Evie his protection. He has the skills to guard Evie's life, but as they grow closer, Mag realizes he'll need to come face-to-face with his demons to prove himself as the man who will protect her heart.
Dream Maker (Dream Team #1)
by Kristen Ashley'I don't know how Kristen Ashley does it; I just read the damn books and happily get lost in her world' Frolic Two broken hearts find love in each other in this sexy contemporary romance spin-off from the New York Times bestselling author of the Rock Chick and Dream Man series.Evie is a bonafide nerd and a hyper-intelligent chick who has only ever been able to rely on herself. So when she decides to earn an engineering degree, she takes a job dancing at Smithie's club to make the tuition money she needs. But between her lack of dancing skills and an alpha bad boy who becomes overly protective, Evie realizes this gig might not be as easy as she thought.Daniel 'Mag' Magnusson knows a thing or two about pain, but the mask he wears is excellent. No one can tell that this good-looking, quick-witted and roguish guy has deep-seated issues. Mag puts on a funny-guy routine so he can hide his broken heart and PTSD. But when Evie dances her way into Mag's life, he realises that he needs to come face-to-face with the demons of his past if he wants a future with her.Find out why readers are OBSESSED with Kristen Ashley'Kristen Ashley's books are addicting!' Jill Shalvis, New York Times bestselling author'[Kristen] Ashley captivates' Publishers Weekly'When you pick up an Ashley book, you know you're in for plenty of gut-punching emotion, elaborate family drama and sizzling sex' RT Book Reviews'Kristen Ashley books should come with a warning that says, "You may become addicted to KA books"' Night Owl Reviews'Any hopeless romantic would devour everything Kristen Ashley has to offer!' Fresh Fiction
Dream Maker (Dream Team #1)
by Kristen Ashley'I don't know how Kristen Ashley does it; I just read the damn books and happily get lost in her world' Frolic Two broken hearts find love in each other in this sexy contemporary romance spin-off from the New York Times bestselling author of the Rock Chick and Dream Man series.Evie is a bonafide nerd and a hyper-intelligent chick who has only ever been able to rely on herself. So when she decides to earn an engineering degree, she takes a job dancing at Smithie's club to make the tuition money she needs. But between her lack of dancing skills and an alpha bad boy who becomes overly protective, Evie realizes this gig might not be as easy as she thought.Daniel 'Mag' Magnusson knows a thing or two about pain, but the mask he wears is excellent. No one can tell that this good-looking, quick-witted and roguish guy has deep-seated issues. Mag puts on a funny-guy routine so he can hide his broken heart and PTSD. But when Evie dances her way into Mag's life, he realises that he needs to come face-to-face with the demons of his past if he wants a future with her.Find out why readers are OBSESSED with Kristen Ashley'Kristen Ashley's books are addicting!' Jill Shalvis, New York Times bestselling author'[Kristen] Ashley captivates' Publishers Weekly'When you pick up an Ashley book, you know you're in for plenty of gut-punching emotion, elaborate family drama and sizzling sex' RT Book Reviews'Kristen Ashley books should come with a warning that says, "You may become addicted to KA books"' Night Owl Reviews'Any hopeless romantic would devour everything Kristen Ashley has to offer!' Fresh Fiction
Dream Man Box Set Books 1-4: An Anthology
by Kristen AshleyMeet the intense and sexy men of the Dream Men series from the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Rock Chick Series!Mystery ManGwendolyn Kidd has met the man of her dreams. He's hot, he's sexy, and what started as a no-names-exchanged night of passion has blossomed into a year and a half-long pleasure fest. Hawk Delgado has demons that keep him from connecting with anyone. But when Gwen is threatened, Hawk's protective nature comes out in full force. The problem is, when Gwen gets a dose of Hawk's Alpha attitude in the daylight, she's not so sure he's the one anymore.Wild ManTessa O'Hara never expected the man of her dreams to walk into her bakery. Within thirty seconds he asks her out for a beer. But when she discovers he's an undercover DEA agent-and he's investigating her possible role in her ex-husband's drug business, Tess declares their relationship is over. Brock disagrees. He's committed to his mission, but he's fallen in love with the beautiful woman who's as sweet as her cupcakes-and he'll do anything to win her back.Law ManSweet, shy Mara Hanover is in love with her neighbor. For four years, she has secretly watched her dream man from afar. Handsome police detective Mitch Lawson is way out of her league. She's a girl from the wrong side of the tracks, and there's no way a guy like Mitch would want anything to do with her. But when Mara gets pulled back into the life she's tried so hard to leave behind, it's Mitch who comes to her rescue.Motorcycle ManTyra Masters has had enough drama to last a lifetime. Now she's back on track and looking forward to her new quiet life. Until she meets the man of her dreams. The tattooed, muscled biker plies her with tequila-and the best sex of her life. She knows Kane "Tack" Allen is the kind of man she's always wanted. Unfortunately, he's also her new boss . . .
Dream Spinner (Dream Team #3)
by Kristen Ashley'Kristen Ashley's books are addicting!' JILL SHALVIS, bestselling author'I don't know how Kristen Ashley does it; I just read the damn books and happily get lost in her world' FROLIC ________________Hattie Yates has finally met the man of her dreams. Yet years of abuse from her demanding father have left her petrified of disappointment. She's already failed to reach her goal of becoming a professional ballerina-she can't handle the terrible consequences of another dream becoming a nightmare. But when a stalker sets their sights on Hattie, there's only one man she dares to hope can help . . . Axl Pantera knows Hattie is the only woman for him. Yet despite the attraction burning between them, Hattie refuses to let him in. The former soldier is determined to woo her into letting down her walls. And when danger comes calling, he's up against more than her wary and bruised heart. Axl will do anything to prove to Hattie that they're meant to be, but first, he'll need to keep her safe.________________ Find out why readers are addicted to Kirsten Ashley's books . . . 'I'm surprised this book didn't self-combust from the degree of utterly swoon-worthy, bossy, possessive, unapologetic, sweet, tender, badass, HOT UBER ALPHA males in it! This book is pure over-the-top deliciousness!' Aestas Book Blog'Those who like a dash of sweetness in their suspense will be delighted' Publishers Weekly on Dream Maker'Kristen Ashley books are a haven , a safe place I go to when I am having a bad day or when i just want to destress' Goodreads review'A non-stop wild ride!' Goodreads review'A light-hearted, funny romp with enough drama to take you to that deeper level we crave in romance' Goodreads review'This book has it all: to-die-for hero, a sassy, smartass heroine, lots of action, hot hot sex, secret lairs, badass bikers, romance, a few misty-eyed moments, laugh out loud humor, alpha males out the wazoo and just general over the top fun!' Goodreads review
Dream Spinner (Dream Team #3)
by Kristen AshleyIn this steamy and emotional contemporary romance from a New York Times bestselling author, two damaged souls must overcome the pain of their pasts to have the love they've always dreamed of.Hattie Yates has finally met the man of her dreams. Yet years of abuse from her demanding father have left her petrified of disappointment. She&’s already failed to reach her goal of becoming a professional ballerina—she can&’t handle the terrible consequences of another dream becoming a nightmare. But when a stalker sets their sights on Hattie, there&’s only one man she dares to hope can help . . . Axl Pantera knows Hattie is the only woman for him. Yet despite the attraction burning between them, Hattie refuses to let him in. The former soldier is determined to woo her into letting down her walls. And when danger comes calling, he&’s up against more than her wary and bruised heart. Axl will do anything to prove to Hattie that they&’re meant to be, but first, he&’ll need to keep her safe.
Lady Luck (Colorado Mountain #3)
by Kristen AshleyIs love in the cards? Since birth, Lexie Berry has had nothing but bad luck. Orphaned at an early age, she had a rough childhood and a boyfriend who was murdered. Now the beautiful, stylish Lexie is determined to change her luck and her life. But first she's got to make good on a promise: to pick up Ty Walker from prison. One look at the gorgeous ex-convict and Lexie knows she's in trouble-and already thinking about taking a walk on the wild side . . . For five years, Ty was imprisoned for a crime he didn't commit. Now he wants revenge on the people who framed him. Yet when the high-stakes poker player sees the leggy Lexie, he suddenly has other desires on his mind. When Ty tells Lexie that he's innocent, she tries to stop his plan for vengeance and help him become a better man. But as Ty battles his inner demons, dirty cops and criminals plot to take him out. Can he and Lexie find a way to escape the past?
Own the Wind: A Chaos Novel (Chaos #1)
by Kristen AshleyToo hot to handle . . . Tabitha Allen grew up in the thick of Chaos-the Chaos Motorcycle Club, that is. Her father is Chaos' leader, and the club has always had her back. But one rider was different from the start. When Tabby was running wild, Shy Cage was there. When tragedy tore her life apart, he helped her piece it back together. And now, Tabby's thinking about much more than friendship . . . Tabby is everything Shy's ever wanted, but everything he thinks he can't have. She's beautiful, smart, and as his friend's daughter, untouchable. Shy never expected more than friendship, so when Tabby indicates she wants more- much more-he feels like the luckiest man alive. But even lucky men can crash and burn . . .
Ride Steady (Chaos Ser. #3)
by Kristen AshleyThe ride of her life . . . Once upon a time, Carissa Teodoro believed in happy endings. Money, marriage, motherhood: everything came easy---until she woke up to the ugly truth about her Prince Charming. Now a struggling, single mom and stranded by a flat tire, Carissa's pondering her mistakes when a vaguely familiar knight rides to her rescue on a ton of horsepower.Climb on and hold tight . . . In high school, Carson Steele was a bad boy loner who put Carissa on a pedestal where she stayed far beyond his reach. Today, he's the hard-bodied biker known only as Joker, and from the way Carissa's acting, it's clear she's falling fast. While catching her is irresistible, knowing what to do with her is a different story. A good girl like Carissa is the least likely fit with the Chaos Motorcycle Club. Too bad holding back is so damned hard. Now, as Joker's secrets are revealed and an outside threat endangers the club, Joker must decide whether to ride steady with Carissa---or ride away forever . . .
Rock Chick (Rock Chick #1)
by Kristen AshleyIndy Savage is a former wild child (okay, maybe not so "former") and current used bookstore owner. Lee Nightingale is a former bad boy and now runs a private investigation service. Toss together a quiet barista with a not-so-lawful side-business, a crazy Vietnam Vet, a pothead, a drag queen, family and friends who will not mind their own business, a few stun guns and a bag of diamonds, and mix them all up with some shootings, a high speed chase and car bombs exploding, then hang on for your first wild Rock Chick ride.
Rock Chick Redemption (Rock Chick #3)
by Kristen AshleyRoxie Logan is on the run from a bad boyfriend who just will not catch a hint that it is o-v-e-r. She's not in the mood for love at first sight. Unfortunately, her eyes fall on Hank Nightingale and she knows it's trouble from the get-go. Roxie tries to hold Hank at arm's length, but Hank wants to be a lot closer (as in, a lot a lot). Roxie's trouble catches up with her and Hank wants to help, but Roxie knows in her heart that she's no good for a White Hat-type of guy. The problem is, no one agrees with her, especially her crazy, hippie, best friend, Annette, or her parents, the even crazier small town Herb and Trish. Roxie's got the odds stacked up against her and has no choice but to hold on and just ride it out through kidnappings, car chases, society parties and a wild night at the Haunted House.
Rock Chick Renegade (Rock Chick #4)
by Kristen AshleyJules has got a score to settle against the drug dealers of Denver. Vance has made it his mission that Jules won’t get dead while dishing out vigilante justice. Jules doesn’t have time for romance, she’s too busy saving the world and she enlists Zip (the gunstore owner), Heavy (an ex-PI) and Frank (a mysterious recluse) to help. The Rock Chicks of Fortnum’s Bookstore get involved to provide romantic advice and guidance, none of which Jules accepts at first. The Hot Bunch of Nightingale Investigations adopt Jules as one of their own. Even though Jules tries to hang on to her inner Head Crackin’ Mamma Jamma, the Rock Chicks; Hot Bunch; Jules’s long-suffering Uncle Nick; Jules’s friend the rotund, African-American, Jackie-O wannabe, May; and especially Vance will stop at nothing to wear her down. But Jules makes some bad guys pretty angry and one is dedicated to taking her out. Vance and the Hot Bunch have to pull out all the stops to keep her alive. At the same time, Jules and Vance learn the true meaning of home but once they find this precious entity they’ve been searching for all their lives, will Jules’s enemies tear it away?
Rock Chick Rescue (Rock Chick #2)
by Kristen AshleyJet McAlister has a secret. Eddie Chavez has the hots for Jet (not to mention Eddie's just plain hot). Jet's got too many problems to cotton on that Eddie's interested. Eddie loses patience when Jet ends her night shift at a strip club with a knife at her throat. Since Eddie's a cop, he figures he can help. Since Jet's used to solving everyone's problems, she doesn't want Eddie's help. The problem is Jet's ne'er-do-well father has got himself in a heap of trouble, and in trying to get him out Jet buys herself even more. So much, unless Eddie can rescue her, it might just get her dead.
Blackveil: Book Four
by Kristen BritainKarigan G'ladheon was a regular girl until she stumbled across a dying man. There were two arrows embedded in his back, and wherever his horse was taking him, he was going to die before they got there.He gave Karigan his horse, his cloak and his brooch - the symbol that he was one of the King's Green Riders - and, with them, his mission. To deliver a message to the King. He made her swear to do it ... even though the Shadow Man who killed him would be hot on her trail. That mission made her a Green Rider.Now, her first legendary mission is long complete. Karigan has learnt to wield the magic her Green Rider brooch allows her to access, and she's used it to defy some of the most terrifying dark magicians of the age. But while Mornhavon the Black has gone, he's not defeated. His restless spirit haunts Blackveil, the lethal, corrupt forest that stands beyond a failing magical wall at the edge of King Zachary's territory. Karigan's destiny is leading her there, and when her King asks her to join a mission to Blackveil to save the remnants of a dying race, it seems she has little choice but to follow it ...
Blackveil: Book Four (Green Rider #4)
by Kristen BritainKarigan G'ladheon was a regular girl until she stumbled across a dying man. There were two arrows embedded in his back, and wherever his horse was taking him, he was going to die before they got there.He gave Karigan his horse, his cloak and his brooch - the symbol that he was one of the King's Green Riders - and, with them, his mission. To deliver a message to the King. He made her swear to do it ... even though the Shadow Man who killed him would be hot on her trail. That mission made her a Green Rider.Now, her first legendary mission is long complete. Karigan has learnt to wield the magic her Green Rider brooch allows her to access, and she's used it to defy some of the most terrifying dark magicians of the age. But while Mornhavon the Black has gone, he's not defeated. His restless spirit haunts Blackveil, the lethal, corrupt forest that stands beyond a failing magical wall at the edge of King Zachary's territory. Karigan's destiny is leading her there, and when her King asks her to join a mission to Blackveil to save the remnants of a dying race, it seems she has little choice but to follow it ...
Blackveil: Book Four (Green Rider #4)
by Kristen BritainKarigan G'ladheon was a regular girl until she stumbled across a dying man. There were two arrows embedded in his back, and wherever his horse was taking him, he was going to die before they got there.He gave Karigan his horse, his cloak and his brooch - the symbol that he was one of the King's Green Riders - and, with them, his mission. To deliver a message to the King. He made her swear to do it ... even though the Shadow Man who killed him would be hot on her trail. That mission made her a Green Rider.Now, her first legendary mission is long complete. Karigan has learnt to wield the magic her Green Rider brooch allows her to access, and she's used it to defy some of the most terrifying dark magicians of the age. But while Mornhavon the Black has gone, he's not defeated. His restless spirit haunts Blackveil, the lethal, corrupt forest that stands beyond a failing magical wall at the edge of King Zachary's territory. Karigan's destiny is leading her there, and when her King asks her to join a mission to Blackveil to save the remnants of a dying race, it seems she has little choice but to follow it ...
Firebrand: Book Six (Green Rider #6)
by Kristen BritainKarigan G'ladheon's adventure continues in the much-anticipated sixth installment in the NEW YORK TIMES bestselling series.Green Rider Karigan G'ladheon, not yet recovered in heart or mind from her unexpected trip through time, is assigned a new mission. She must seek out the legendary creatures called p'ehdrosian to renew an alliance of old in the face of dire threats from enemies who seek to destroy Sacoridia using dark magic. Each step on her journey northward grows more perilous as she faces attacks from groundmites, encounters with ghosts, and, ultimately, the threat of the necromancer and leader of Second Empire, Grandmother, as they approach the enemy encampment in the Lone Forest. Meanwhile, King Zachary of Sacoridia has been kidnapped by an ice elemental who is allied with Second Empire. Can Karigan free her king from captivity with just two allies by her side?
First Rider's Call (Green Rider Ser. #2)
by Kristen BritainKarigan may have heard the First Rider's call, but she's not about to let it take over her life ... ... or at least that's what she thinks. She swore to complete a dying man's mission - to deliver a sealed letter to King Zachary. Now that task, more dangerous than she could have imagined, is complete and her work is done, Karigan wants to leave the dangerous world of tainted magic and ancient magicians behind her and return home. Exhausted in both body and spirit, she plans to return to her quiet life and her father's business.But it proves no match for the Rider's call; ghostly hoofbeats sounding in her mind, visions of the freedom of the open road, all calling her back to the king's service as a Green Rider. Karigan resists it, but when she wakes up to find herself - in her nightdress - on horseback and halfway across the country, her destiny is clear: she is a Green Rider.As she discovers, it's not a good time to be called to serve. For a thousand years the D'Yer Wall, a physical and magical barrier protecting the land from the ancient, corrupted Blackveil Forest, has held. For a thousand years the forest, an arboreal prison containing one of Sacoridia's greatest enemies, has been quiet. Not any more. The wall has been breached, unnatural, lethal creatures are finding their way into Sacoridia, a dark sentience is stirring, and the Green Rider magic itself is failing. And in the midst of it all, Karigan is about to be called to her duty ...
Green Rider (Green Rider Ser. #1)
by Kristen BritainKarigan G'ladheon always seemed to be getting into a fight, and today was no exception. But as she trudged through the forest, using her long walk home to contemplate her depressing future - and the expulsion it was bound to hold - a horse burst through the woodland and charged straight for her. The rider was slumped over his mount's neck with two arrows embedded in his back. Wherever his horse was taking him, he would be dead before they got there.There's nothing Karigan can do, as the young man lies dying on the road. He had sworn to carry out his mission as a Green Rider - one of the legendary messengers of the king - and he has a life or death message that must reach King Zachary. Karigan may be unable to save him, but she can deliver his message. He makes her swear to it, to keep it secret and, with his last breath, he warns her to 'beware the shadow man ...'Pursued by an unknown assassin, following a path only her horse seems to know, and accompanied by the silent specter of the original messenger, Karigan is going to become a legendary Green Rider herself. Caught up in a world of deadly danger and complex magic, compelled by forces she cannot understand, her simple promise to deliver a letter is about to become a race against time ... and a race for her life ...