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In Stone's Clasp
by Christie GoldenFlame Dancer Kelva of Arukan seeks the missing elements - Stone and Sea, Wind and Soul - that must join to preserve their world from destruction. Seeing that the Stone Dance, the master of Earth magic, would be found in the icy north, she and her dragon companion fly to a country mired in an unnaturally long winter. When at last they find Jareth, the Stone Dancer's own anger and pain make him reluctant to accept his destiny. His need for vengeance against the old gods who betrayed his people is pwerful - powerful enough to lead the group farther into the snows, searching for the lengendary Ice Maiden, who may be responsible for the forced winter. But betrayal doesn't come only from the gods - and the forces against them are vast. Before their quest is over, Kelva must realize that while Flame can break through the chill of the winter, Stone can withstand anything. . .
The Destined Queen
by Deborah HaleFor as long as she can remember, Maura Woodbury has been a ward of the wizard Langbard, sheltered by his quiet power from the worst of her country's long occupation by the Han. She knows the legend of THE WAITING KING, who is said to lie asleep in the mountains until his destined queen awakens him and together they will win their country's freedom. But it is only a legend. An impossible tale people pretend to believe because they have no real hope. But she is the princess-enchantress whose destiny is to find and wake THE WAITING KING. At the conclusion of THE WIZARD'S WARD, Maura had found the crown of the Waiting King and realized Rath, her companion and a notorious outlaw, was the one prophesized to claim it. But though Rath was to be king, he was just a man, with no superpowers or abilities that would chase the Han from their kingdom. Stricken by doubt so soon after achieving their goals, Maura and Rath debate their choices: should they fulfill their destiny as king and queen by overthrowing the Han or strive for a quiet peaceful life? Unsure of their decision, they move toward their goal, hoping the way will become clearer. An encounter with a child oracle and Idrygon of the Council gives Rath and Maura hope that they will liberate Umbria. After their marriage and coronation the two are separated, as Maura must work with Delyon to recover a magical staff. Rath's jealousy and fears are ignited as his wife leaves on a dangerous mission with a man he feels far worthier of her. On her journey, Maura discovers her father may have been a Han death-mage, and this knowledge, which she keeps secret from Rath, becomes a tool the ambitious general Idrygon uses against her. Idrygon blackmails Maura into following his way of war by threatening to tell Rath of her parentage. But when she finally tells Rath--rather than have the blood of his countrymen on her hands--he is relieved because of a prophecy he'd heard from the Oracle, that his heir would have Han blood. At the final battle, Maura discovers the whereabouts of the magical staff that will help Rath rule. But Idrygon isn't done with his menace. He tells Rath to use the staff's power--one wish, however great--to destroy the Han completely and then become king in name only while Idrygon rules. If Rath doesn't agree, Idrygon will spread the word of Rath's outlaw past, and Rath will always have to fight for power over his people. Maura doesn't believe he should destroy the Han, partially because her father was Han, but she leaves the decision to Rath. In the end, Rath wishes that the Giver's will be done, and the Han are defeated. Information about character's clothing/appearance: When Maura confronts the deathmage she wears a cream linen undergown, green wool tunic, leather sash with many pockets. The death mage looks like: black robed and hooded with thin hands, holding slender metal wands with small gems imbedded in the tips. When Maura is crowned by the oracle she wears a yellow gown the color of midsummer sunshine and the hero wears robes that seemed to have been woven from threads of the deep blue Vestan sky When Maura is on the ship she wears a cream linen undergown, green wool tunic, leather sash with many pockets and the hero wears black leather vest, light shirt, dark breeches and boots.
Sorceress of Faith
by Robin D. OwensWITH THE SOUNDING OF THE CHIMES, AN EXOTIQUE IS CALLED. . . With the world of Lladrana threatened by encroaching evil, the Sorcerers must do the unthinkable--Summon an outsider to stop the insidious Darkness slowly taking control of their land, and poisoning the Sorcerers themselves. Yet instead of a powerful warrior, grad student Marian Harasta arrives through the portal, finding herself in the center of a struggle between Sorcerers who want to use her incredible, untapped Powers to augment their own. As she fights to maintain her independence--including facing her first magical duel--she must decide whom to trust. . . . Still, the Darkness will not be ignored, and a desperate Marian must offer the Sorcerers aid in order to keep alive the chance to return home. Because divided all will surely fall. . . .
Guardian of Honor
by Robin D. OwensWith their magic boundaries falling and terrible monsters invading, the Marshalls of Lladrana must follow ancient tradition and summon a savior from the Exotique land. . . For Alexa Fitzwalter, the Marshall's call pulled the savvy lawyer into a realm where she barely understood the language, let alone the intricacies of politics and power. Armed only with her wits, a mystical companion and the help of the chevalier Bastien, Alexa must use her very human mind and skills to fight the encroaching evil--and resist manipulation by the Marshalls to force her to stay in Lladrana. Now torn between her affinity for this realm and Earth, will she return home if given the chance? Or dare she risk everything for a land not her own?
Shadows of Myth (Ilduin #1)
by Rachel LeeNo memory, no future, and only a white rose to identify her. . . The Ilduin Bane are myth and legend: assassin mages whose blades drip poison and whose minds share a common purpose--one of death or control. All who have gone against them lost, unable to penetrate their powerful protections. So Archer Blackcloak gathers a small band to destroy the Bane. From Archer comes strength of purpose and an indomitable will. Ratha and Giri give the group a fighter's skill and temper. They are joined by Young Tom, whose unwavering loyalty is matched by an insatiable curiosity, and by Sara Deepwell, who has a surprising talent for magic. From their last member, Tess Birdsong, the only survivor of a brutal attack that left her with no memory, comes the power of one who has nothing left to lose. But the road to freedom is long and twisted, and before they are finished old sorrows may destroy them. Yet once started, they cannot turn back--no matter how high the price. . . .
Silver's Lure
by Anne KelleherTHROUGH THE SHADOWLANDS: Where the touch of silver was Protection, Power and Peril. . . THROUGH BATTLE, BLOOD AND SACRIFICE--ONLY THUS COULD THE WORLD BE SAVED. . . . Or so the bards sing. But at the dawning of the world, Catrione, a gifted Druid, knew only that the realms of Shadowland and Sidhe faced the gravest of danger from the goblin hordes and treacherous mortals. Now wary allies come together to wreak a spell to avert evil magicks, but the cost will be high. For much is needed to make the Silver Caul, and the songs don't speak of the price demanded. There will be duplicity and deceit, battle and blood and sacrifices--willing and unwilling. ONLY THROUGH DEATH WILL THE BALANCE OF LIFE BE PRESERVED. FOR NOW. . .
Silver's Bane
by Anne KelleherTHROUGH THE SHADOWLANDS: Where the touch of silver was Protection, Power and Peril. . . AN OTHERWORLDLY INTRIGUE. . . With the courts of both the Sidhe's Otherworld and the mortals' Shadowlands in contention, nothing seems safe anymore. Now blacksmith's daughter Nessa is caught up in political and military intrigues that might loose the goblin horde. Widowed queen Cecily is fighting for a throne she never expected to have. And Delphinea, lady in waiting to the Faery throne, is caught between the powers of Sidhe and her destiny. A DESPERATE PERIL. . . The first battles are over, and devastation wracks both lands. With Nessa crossing between worlds to further understanding of each people, Cecily and Delphinea must fight to contain the evil that edges ever closer. Because their honor demands that their countries come before anything--even love. And life. . .
Silver's Edge
by Anne KelleherTHROUGH THE SHADOWLANDS: Where the touch of silver was Protection, Power and Peril. . . UNWILLINGLY ENTWINED. . . There is more danger than usual in the Otherworld of the Sidhe and the mortal world of the Shadowlands. An unlikely group of conspirators--both mortal and Sidhe--plot to overthrow both thrones. They'd stolen the silver caul that protected the borders between the realms--and set into motion a perilous war. . . . A BLACKSMITH'S DAUGHTER, A SIDHE LADY, A MORTAL QUEENThree women stand against the encroaching evil. All they have is a girl's love for her father, a lady's for her queen--and a queen's for her country. Nessa, Delphinea and Cecily are each driven by a personal destiny, yet share a fierce sense of love, justice and determination to protect what is theirs. Will the spirit and strength of these women be enough to turn back the tide of the goblin hordes waiting to overrun the kingdoms?Perhaps. But the battle must still be fought. . . .
The Wizard's Ward
by Deborah HaleYears before, the peaceful world of Umbria was torn apart by the ruthless Hanish invaders. . . Yet that is the only life Maura knows. Until her wizard guardian announces she is to be queen--but that first she must find and unite with their country's legendary "Waiting King" in order to overthrow the enemy occupation. Men have searched for the fabled warrior for ages--what chance has a young witch gifted in life-magic? Especially since she has only till midsummer's moon. . . Filled with fear and determination, Maura sets forth. Her only ally is the outlaw Rath. Having Rath as a companion is as dangerous as having an enemy along--but she must trust in him to save their country. As midsummer approaches, their mission is in jeopardy from the Han outlaws and treasure hunters--and even their own folk, who are wary of "the witch and the wolf. "But the greatest complication is the knowledge that if they do not find the king, Maura need not sacrifice all to be queen. . . .
Divine Beginnings (Divine #0)
by P. C. CastGo back in time, fifty years before the events of New York Times bestselling author P. C. Cast's Partholon books. . . Something isn't right at Guardian Castle, and Aine can't figure out what. As Healer, she's supposed to be making things better, but there's a darkness that can't be brightened. And then Aine finds an injured Fomorian--winged, dark, blood-thirsty and inherently evil. Or is he? Because there's something about Tegan that Aine can't resist. . . and once they've shared blood, Aine realizes that everything she's always believed is going to be cast aside. . . .
The Bewitching Hour
by Vivi AnnaWitch Fiona Woodland hopes fate brought her and sexy crime scene investigator Hector Morales together at her cousin's wedding in the Otherworld city of Necropolis. In his arms she feels graceful and beautiful, and the promise of his kiss takes her breath away. Then everything around them starts going wrong, making Fiona think it's a sign their union isn't meant to be. . . . But the burning desire between Fiona and Hector cannot be refused. And before the night is out, Hector will show how he feels with a night of pleasure that will leave them both bewitched. . . .
Holiday with a Vampire III
by Bonnie Vanak Linda Winstead Jones Lisa ChildsSundown by Linda Winstead JonesAfter distancing herself from a very attractive cop, vampire Abby Brown discovers she wants only one thing for Christmas--Leo Stryker. But when a murder investigation endangers his life, she may be the one to give him a present. . . . Nothing Says Christmas Like a Vampire by Lisa ChildsSienna Briggs never knew she had a guardian vampire. But, when she stumbles across the truth surrounding the Secret Vampire Society, her guardian--the handsome Julian Vossimer--has only one solution to save the woman he's loved for so long. Unwrapped by Bonnie VanakAdrian Thorne never expected to see Sarah Roberts again. But she's presented to him as a special gift. The vampire is elated to finally avenge the werewolf who broke his heart. . . except Sarah may be the only one who can mend it!
Divine by Blood (Divine #3)
by P. C. CastConceived in a lie and trapped in a tree throughout her gestation, Morrigan's birth was truly magical. After that start, she spent the next eighteen years raised as a normal girl in Oklahoma. Upon discovering the truth of her heritage, her rage and grief take on a power of their own, carrying her back to the world of Partholon. Yet, instead of being respected as the daughter of the Goddess Incarnate, Morrigan feels like a shunned outsider. In her desperation to belong to Partholon, she confronts forces she can't fully understand or control. And soon a strange darkness draws closer. . . .
Divine by Choice (Divine #2)
by P. C. CastShannon Parker has finally come to terms with life in the mythical world of Partholon. She loves her centaur husband, her connection to the goddess Epona and the pampering that comes with both! She's almost forgotten her old life on Earth--especially when she discovers she's pregnant. . . . Then a sudden burst of power sends her back to Oklahoma. Without magic, Shannon can't return to Partholon--and so she needs to find help. Trouble is, it might take the form of a man as tempting as her husband. And along the way she'll discover that being divine by mistake is a lot easier than being divine by choice. . . .
Divine by Mistake (Divine #1)
by P. C. CastThe only excitement Shannon Parker expects while on summer vacation is a little shopping. But when an antique vase calls to her, she finds herself transported to Partholon, where she's treated like a goddess. A very temperamental goddess. . . Somehow Shannon has stepped into another's role as the Goddess Incarnate of Epona. And while there's an upside--what woman doesn't like lots of pampering?--it also comes with a ritual marriage to a centaur and threats against her new people. Oh, and everyone disliking her because they think she's her double. Somehow Shannon needs to figure out how to get back to Oklahoma without being killed, married to a horse or losing her mind. . . .
Gossamyr
by Michele HaufThe Red Lady plots to destroy faeries who linger in the mortal world, by draining their essence. Only those without glamour can withstand the succubus's wicked enticements. So now Gossamyr, half faerie, half mortal, vows to use her wits, fighting ability and hint of glamour to face the Red Lady in her Paris lair. But this is Gossamyr's first trip to the war-ravaged mortal realm, and it seduces with its own enchantments. With her new traveling companion, Gossamyr takes the first steps to save her people.
Moon Shadow
by Jenna KernanResearcher Luisa Marshall was used to studying bears, not being studied by one. But Skinwalker Ty Moon has been watching her for months, admiring how she cared for animals. . . and being driven wild with arousal. Though he vowed to remain solitary, his wanting was too strong to be contained--especially when he brings an injured Luisa home to his cabin. . . .
The Vampire's Desire
by Alexis MorganAs a Chancellor, a vampire-human hybrid, Ambrose O'Brien is used to handling tough negotiations between the human and vampire clans of New Eire--except when the challenging and sexy vampire heiress Miranda Connor is involved. Though Ambrose longs to find out if she's as fiesty in the bedroom as she is at the bargaining table, it's unthinkable that an upper-class vampire would ever take a half-breed like him as a lover. . . . But when Miranda's family is attacked, Ambrose is the only person she can trust. And with an unknown enemy uniting them, the real danger may be their explosive passion. . . .
Warlord of the Pit (Outlanders #51)
by James AxlerThe war to pull Earth and humanity back from the iron grip of slavery shifts against an inhuman enemy both calculating and unpredictable. For those with the knowledge and will to reclaim their planet, a blueprint for survival has emerged: to challenge the future, they must reckon with the chilling and immutable past. Several baronies have disappeared, as if swallowed by the earth. Strange disturbances lead Kane and the others to a giant sinkhole in a remote and wild area of Mexico, where reality merges with an ancient culture of sorcery. Here, a beautiful, mysterious guerilla leader wages war against a terrifying army of demons spiriting humans into the subterranean netherworld. Joining the fight, the Cerberus rebels invade the cavernous chambers of a hidden world, and confront a self-styled warlord using preDark nuclear tech to rule the depths of the planet.
The Morcai Battalion
by Susan KyleThe galaxy is on the brink of disaster, the long-awaited truce torn apart by an unprovoked attack. The colony whose residents represented more than a hundred planets has been destroyed, and the new vision for unity in the universe is at risk. Faced with a war that would mean destruction and chaos, one man has stepped forward to lead those fighting for their lives. Undeterred by insurmountable odds, his courage inspires a team--the Morcai Battalion--to battle for the cause of peace. . . and love.
The Morcai Battalion: The Recruit
by Susan KyleA prophecy foretold. . . Three years after the unprovoked attack on a peaceful colony, the war between the Rojok dynasty and the Tri-Galaxy Fleet rages on. Born of that war is the Morcai Battalion, a fleet comprised of Centaurians and humans--the first collaboration of its kind and a step toward an intergalactic alliance. But the fragile union is tested as their courageous Commander in Chief, Dtimun, is faced with the temptation of the forbidden--and human--Dr. Madeline Ruszel. A combat surgeon, Ruszel is aware of the danger of inciting a Centaurian's interest, even if he is the most intriguing of men. Besides putting their mission at risk, personal relations between their kinds are still outlawed. But a prophecy that touches on both their lives and the future of all alien nations hints that a greater unity may be theirs for the taking. . . if they, and their crew, survive in the battle for peace.
Taken by the South Wind
by Anna HackettThe deadly Tempest Winds have escaped. Now, four brothers gifted with the power of the winds must recapture theVenti Tempestabefore they can unleash their evil on the world. . . WindKeeper Dante Venti, Keeper of the South Wind, is in Rome on a mission to entrap the Southwest wind and its holder before it can infect humanity with the vice of pride. Dante already feels pride seducing him. . . but the real temptation is alluring assassin Samia Hassan. Samia has been sent to kill Dante, but her body is irresistibly drawn to him, his power and presence enveloping her. And if she's not careful, she will be entrapped by Dante, body and soul. . .
Kiss of Darkness
by Heather GrahamVampyrs will gather in post-Katrina New Orleans. . . and evil stirs once again in the forests of Transylvania. In Heather Graham's new paranormal romantic suspense novel, psychologist Jessica Fraser knows only too well the essence of the night creatures who inhabit the dimly lit clubs of the French Quarter, where perversion goes beyond sexual to life-threatening. . . . Joining forces with vampyr hunter Bryan McAllister to protect the innocent, Jessica begins to remember that she and Bryan have a past history - one that stretches back 1,000 years. . . .
On Fires Wings
by Christie GoldenShe was born without caste or position in Arukan, a country that prized both. Then a chance encounter led her to a better life. But it also brought her to danger and destiny. Because Kevla Bai-sha's fevered dreams - looming threats to their land and visions of dragons that had once watched over her people - held the promise of truth. Now Arukan - shadowed by mountains and myths - might be overcome by eternal darkness. Kevla, together with Jashemi-kha-Tahmu, rebel prince of the ruling household, would defy all law, all tradition, to embark on a daring quest for the half-forgotten elementals that will save the world. And so Kevla must sacrifice everything...only to be reborn in dragon's flames....
Agent to the Stars
by John ScalziThe space-faring Yherajk have come to Earth to meet us and to begin humanity's first interstellar friendship. There's just one problem: They're hideously ugly and they smell like rotting fish. So getting humanity's trust is a challenge. The Yherajk need someone who can help them close the deal. Enter Thomas Stein, who knows something about closing deals. He's one of Hollywood's hottest young agents. But although Stein may have just concluded the biggest deal of his career, it's quite another thing to negotiate for an entire alien race. To earn his percentage this time, he's going to need all the smarts, skills, and wits he can muster.