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Rovers
by Richard LangeTwo immortal brothers crisscross the American Southwest to elude a murderous biker gang and protect a young woman in this &“utter triumph and delight&” from award-winning author Richard Lange (Jonathan Ames, author of A Man Named Doll)Summer, 1976. Jesse and his brother, Edgar, are on the road in search of victims. They&’re rovers, nearly indestructible nocturnal beings who must consume human blood in order to survive. For seventy years they&’ve lurked on the fringes of society, roaming from town to town, dingy motel to dingy motel, stalking the transients, addicts, and prostitutes they feed on.This hard-boiled supernatural hell ride kicks off when the brothers encounter a young woman who disrupts their grim routine, forcing Jesse to confront his past and plunging his present into deadly chaos as he finds himself scrambling to save her life. The story plays out through the eyes of the brothers, a grieving father searching for his son&’s murderer, and a violent gang of rover bikers, coming to a shattering conclusion in Las Vegas on the eve of America&’s Bicentennial.Gripping, relentless, and ferocious, Rovers demonstrates once again why Richard Lange has been hailed as an &“expert writer, his prose exact, his narrative tightly controlled&” (Steph Cha, Los Angeles Times).
Roxie and the Hooligans at Buzzard's Roost
by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor Alexandra BoigerRoxie and the Hooligans are back and this time, Smoky Jo is swiped by a kidnapper who is as blunder-prone as Roxie, Uncle Dangerfoot, and Lord Thistlebottom are clever. <P><P>Roxie is back! And that means the Hooligans are not far behind. The last time we saw the lot of them, they were being honored as town heroes for thwarting a bank robbery. Now these friends find more trouble afoot…that is, Uncle Dangerfoot to be exact. Roxie’s most beloved uncle is taking her on vacation to a beach house, and of course the Hooligans sneak along. But their little beach vacation is not what it seems when the Hooligans unveil the secret invention Uncle Dangerfoot has been hiding from his nemesis, who would do anything to get his hands on it. So when one of those rowdy, messy, trouble-making Hooligans goes missing, the suspect is obvious. But, when it comes to those LOUD, mess-making, rambunctious, always-hungry, ill-mannered Hooligans, what’s worse: Missing a Hooligan? Or staying sane while keeping her hostage?!
The Royal: A Thirst Book
by Lisa BenjaminLily and David are vampires. That's a hard secret to keep, especially when you're pretending to be normal high school kids. Lilly is really 200 years old. David is 18, but his old friends don't know he's a new vampire.
A Royal Affair: A Sparks & Bainbridge Mystery (Sparks & Bainbridge Mystery #2)
by Allison MontclairMore goes wrong than could be imagined when Iris Sparks and Gwendolyn Bainbridge of The Right Sort Marriage Bureau are unexpectedly engaged to dig into the past of a suitor of a royal princess in Allison Montclair’s delightful second novel, A Royal Affair. In London 1946, The Right Sort Marriage Bureau is just beginning to take off and the proprietors, Miss Iris Sparks and Mrs. Gwendolyn Bainbridge, are in need of a bigger office and a secretary to handle the growing demand. Unfortunately, they don't yet have the necessary means. So when a woman arrives—a cousin of Gwen's—with an interesting and quite remunerative proposition, they two of them are all ears. The cousin, one Lady Matheson, works for the Queen in "some capacity" and is in need of some discreet investigation. It seems that the Princess Elizabeth has developed feelings for a dashing Greek prince and a blackmail note has arrived, alluding to some potentially damaging information about said prince. Wanting to keep this out of the palace gossip circles, but also needing to find out what skeletons might lurk in the prince's closet, the palace has quietly turned to Gwen and Iris. Without causing a stir, the two of them must now find out what secrets lurk in the prince's past, before his engagement to the future Queen of England is announced. And there's more at stake than the future of the Empire —there is their potential new office that lies in the balance.
A Royal Affair (A Royal Affair #1)
by John WiltshireA Royal Affair: Book OneDoctor Nikolai Hartmann represents himself as a learned man of science who believes wholly in the rational and scientific above all else. In reality, he is a man haunted by an unusual past and running from his own nature. While the Reformation transforms much of Europe, it has yet to touch Hesse-Davia; this is a land mired in superstition with cruel punishments for crimes such as witchcraft and sodomy. While traveling to the dying king's bedside to offer his medical expertise, Nikolai is set upon by a bandit. Reaching the king's ancient stronghold, he discovers his mysterious brigand is the beautiful, arrogant Prince Aleksey. Aleksey is everything Nikolai is not: unguarded, passionate and willful. Despite their differences, Nikolai feels an irresistible desire for the young royal that keeps him in Aleksey's thrall. But Hesse-Davia is a dangerous world for a newly crowned king who wants to reform his country--and for the man who loves him.
Royal Airs
by Sharon ShinnJosetta is a princess of one of the Five Families. But she is far from the throne, so she is free to spend her days working in the poorest sections of the city.Rafe Adova lives the life of a career gambler in those slums. He has no real ambition - until the night he helps a girl names Corene, who looks like she's stumbled into the wrong bar.Josetta is fascinated by the man who has helped her sister. Rafe is unlike anyone she's ever encountered - someone seemingly devoid of elemental blessings.Rafe is also drawn to Josetta, but when he is assaulted by foreign mercenaries and the reason behind the attack is discovered, Rafe and Josetta realise that the truth could endanger not only their newfound love but also their very lives . . .
The Royal Assassin
by Kate ParkerFrom the author of The Vanishing Thief and The Counterfeit Lady comes an all-new Victorian mystery featuring antiquarian bookseller Georgia Fenchurch, who doubles as a private investigator for the secret Archivist Society...When the Duke of Blackford enters her bookstore, Georgia knows the Archivist Society is in need of her services. The Tsar of Russia and his family are visiting Queen Victoria on the auspices of the engagement of the Russian princess Kira to the son of the Queen's cousin. When Kira's bodyguard is found dead on a train returning from Scotland, the Queen calls on Blackford to discreetly protect the princess and prevent an international incident.The Russian royalty refuses help in finding the murderer, suspecting anarchists and demanding every extremist in London be hanged. But that is far from the English way. To get the job done, Georgia must go undercover as Kira's English secretary. She soon discovers that anarchy isn't the only motive in the case--and that someone is determined to turn royal wedding bells into a funeral dirge. From the Trade Paperback edition.
A Royal Bind (Changing Moon)
by Sui Lynn2nd EditionChanging Moon: Book TwoLance Fitz and Andrew Reed are a blissfully mated pair, but Andrew's benefactor Stephon, a born vampire, isn't happy with the pairing, especially after he discovers Lance's pedigree. Stephon attempts to find answers using his mental connection with Andrew, and when his efforts fail, he goes after Lance's new shifter family. Enraged, Lance severs the tie to Stephon. He wants to tear apart the abusive vampire and free his mate and family for good. But before he can try, the family reminds Lance that the death of one vampire won't change the social status of shifters as an enslaved people. The fight won't end with Stephon, even if Lance succeeds.First Edition published by Silver Publishing, 2012.
Royal Blood
by Rhys BowenWith her hateful brother Binky in town, Lady Georgiana has been desperately seeking an escape. So when an invitation from the Queen arrives to represent the royals at a wedding in Transylvani-legendary home of vampires-Georgiana is delighted to accept. But when the bride starts acting a little batty and a prominent wedding guest is poisoned, something must be done lest the couple's vows become "till undeath do they part..."
Royal Blood (Her Royal Spyness #4)
by Rhys BowenThirty-fourth in line to the throne - and England's poorest heiress - Lady Georgiana finds herself in a truly draining state of affairs . . . With my hateful brother Binky in town, I've been desperately seeking an escape. To my delight, it comes in the form of an invitation from the Queen to represent the royals at a wedding in Transylvania-legendary home of vampires. I soon realise why I was the one honoured with such an invitation. The bride, Princess Maria Theresa, happens to be my old school chum, Matty. But my stay in her macabre-looking castle turns unnerving when I find dear Matty with blood running down her chin. Then, during the ceremony, a prominent wedding guest is poisoned. Something must be done lest the nuptial festivities go to ruin, or, worse yet, the couple's vows become: to love and to cherish, till undeath do us part . . .
The Royal Bodyguard: The new royal rom-com from the author of The Royal Runaway
by Lindsay EmoryLet Lindsay Emory whisk you away on another romantic, glamorous and royal adventure in The Royal Bodyguard!Filled with all the intrigue, romance and mystery that made readers fall in love with The Royal Runaway, this is perfect for fans of The Princess Diaries and The Royal We with a splash of James Bond and The Bourne Identity. Now optioned for film!When Princess Caroline of Drieden of the Royal House Laurent eloped with a race car driver, she forfeited her royal title and her family. Now a widow and exiled from Drieden, Caroline is working as a journalist, writing exposes under a pen name. When, one day, she catches sight of her sister Thea's ex-fiancé, she's stunned - Christian is supposed to be dead. Here could be the scoop of the century. But Caroline's plans to uncover Christian's deception are foiled by the arrival of Hugh Konnor - her former bodyguard and Caroline's first - unrequited - love. When Hugh stubbornly refuses to leave her side, Caroline can't deny they make a good team. As they unravel a web of deception that could bring down the House of Laurent, Caroline must decide how far she's willing to go to protect a family she feels deserted her - and whether the man who swore to guard her body can safely hold her heart.Raves for The Royal Runaway:'Thea is a whip-smart princess for the modern era... The story's greatest strength is its twisting spy tale, as it takes one unexpected turn after another' Entertainment Weekly'Happily ever after gets a refreshing update. This imaginative, absorbing, and empowering story is a must-read' Kirkus Reviews'Captivating! Full of twists and turns, The Royal Runaway will keep you guessing and cheering for a Royal happily-ever-after!' Geneva Lee'The perfect royal romp, like The Princess Diaries meets James Bond' Teri Wilson
The Royal Diary
by Ana Bowlova Ana Claudia AntunesA Princess forced to be married to a Prince as she tried in vain to become a Queen, going against her will of having her son to be one day a King. A Queen who had a peculiar interest on that Princess. An Accident that took the Princess' life. A Murderer who will never be convicted. This is no fiction at all. This is the reality, and the royalty. THIS IS AN ORIGINAL WORK, A BOOK LIKE NO OTHER AROUND THE SUBJECT. SO DON'T EXPECT TO FIND SOMETHING CLOSE TO ANYTHING THAT YOU HAVE ALREADY READ AND BEFORE COMING TO CONCLUSIONS PAY ATTENTION TO DETAILS AND READ THOUGHTS BETWEEN THE LINES OR YOU WILL ONLY BE DISAPPOINTED BY YOUR OWN LACK OF VISION. SO BE READY TO READ AN OUT OF THIS WORLD ACCOUNT FROM A UNIQUE VOICE. YOU 'VE BEEN WARNED. AND THEN YOU MIGHT BE AWARDED WITH A DIFFERENT VIEW PER SE OVER LIFE ITSELF.
Royal Enchantment
by Sharon AshwoodShe married the king. She wanted the man. Guinevere's marriage to Arthur was a political partnership, never a romance. Merlin knows that the king's court, newly restored at a medieval theme park, will only be complete if Arthur has his lady. Little did anyone suspect that once Guinevere gets a taste of twenty-first-century freedoms that this ancient queen would lose interest in belonging to any man-even a royal one. It takes a dragon, and some passionate nights spent in each other's arms, to lure her back to her husband's side. Arthur is willing to accept Gwen's help in protecting the new Camelot from a fae menace, but the bigger challenge will be wooing back Guinevere for a second chance at love...
Royal Flush (A Royal Spyness Mystery #3)
by Rhys Bowen1930's London: Poor Lady Georgiana-thirty-fourth in line to the throne- has been sent home due to a little scandal. Now she must keep the entirely unsuitable Mrs. Simpson from seducing the Prince of Wales-and help Scotland Yard by preventing someone from shooting the Prince of Wales instead of quails.
Royal Flush (Her Royal Spyness #3)
by Rhys BowenIn her third Royal Spyness whodunit, Rhys Bowen returns with Lady Georgiana, thirty-fourth in line to the throne, everyone's favorite penniless heiress . . .With its posh clientele gone to the country, my fledgling housecleaning business has fizzled. Now to make a living I must rely on my other talents, as a dinner-and-theatre companion. But on my first and only assignment, the not-so-gentle man seems to have quite the wrong idea - and Darcy, my on-again-but-usually-off-again beau, must come to my rescue . . . To avoid further scandal, I'm shipped home, like a naughty schoolgirl, to Castle Rannoch, where I am required to keep the entirely unsuitable Mrs. Simpson from seducing the Prince of Wales. Oh, and I've also been coerced into helping Scotland Yard by keeping an eye on the members of the shooting party at Balmoral and preventing someone from shooting the Prince of Wales instead of quails. And manage all this without strangling my odious sister-in-law, Fig, or my spineless brother, Binky . . .
Royal Flush
by Lynda La Plante'The Colonel' was rumoured to have masterminded the most successful robberies of the past decade. Now he's back playing his old game. The immensely wealthy owner of a successful racing yard, Edward de Jersey, has set high hopes on a Derby win from his magnificent colt, Royal Flush. But de Jersey's luck runs out when his adviser invests his fortune in a fledgling Internet company that crashes, leaving him with mounting debts. Afraid he will loose everything, de Jersey resurrects his criminal past and attempts to pull off the most audacious heist in history - the target, the Koh-i-noor diamond, Mountain of Light. Weighing over a hundred carats, the jewel has an estimated value of more than a billion pounds...
Royal Heist: A Novel
by Lynda La PlanteFrom Lynda La Plante, one of the world’s greatest crime writers, Royal Heist is a big, dashing novel of deception, passion, and international suspense, in which a man with a dangerous double life masterminds the greatest robbery of all time. With a beautiful family and a magnificent fortune, Edward de Jersey is making news with his prized racehorse Royal Flush. But while de Jersey socializes with the cream of English society, he keeps to himself the details of his background and how he acquired his wealth. The son of an East End bookie, de Jersey reinvented himself as an aristocrat after pulling off some of England’s most notorious heists. He has no intention of ever going back to crime . . . until his financial adviser loses his entire fortune in a disastrous investment and de Jersey decides to retrieve it the old-fashioned way: by stealing it. From Monaco to the Hamptons, from London to the shadowy back alleys of cyberspace, de Jersey goes into action, using guile, force, and the latest technology to put together the perfect plan. Drawing on the expertise of a computer hacker with a passion for Elvis, the inside knowledge of a dying aristocrat, and the skill of a professional impersonator, de Jersey is ready to commit his greatest and final crime. He’s going to steal the crown jewels from under the nose of the royals themselves. Now, as Royal Flush prepares for a spectacular run at the Derby, de Jersey faces his moment of truth: How much is he willing to risk to win the sport’s most coveted prize? And just how far will he go to get away with the perfect crime? A novel that builds to an amazing crescendo of suspense, Royal Heist is a glamorous and gritty tale of men and women bound together by love, greed, trust, and mistrust. With all the pounding excitement of a high-stakes horse race, this is fiction that takes hold, doesn’t let go, and dares us to keep guessing until the very end. From the Hardcover edition.
Royal House of Shadows: Part 7 of 12
by Jessica AndersenOriginally published as Lord of the Wolfyn. Part 7 of 12 in the Royal House of Shadows serialization. All 12 parts were previously published as full books: * Lord of the Vampires by Gena Showalter (Parts 1--3 of Royal House of Shadows) * Lord of Rage by Jill Monroe (Parts 4--6 of Royal House of Shadows) * Lord of the Wolfyn by Jessica Andersen (Parts 7--9 of Royal House of Shadows) * Lord of the Abyss by Nalini Singh (Parts 10--12 of Royal House of Shadows) Otherworldly seduction As a little girl, Reda Weston took solace in fairy tales. As a grown woman--and a hardened cop--Reda doesn't expect to be transported into the world of her favorite childhood story. But when she meets Dayn, she knows that she's met a man unlike any she's ever imagined. A vampire prince exiled to the realm of shapeshifters, Dayn has been waiting for the prophesied woman who will guide him home. Reda's arrival may be his salvation, or it might mean death for them both.... This installment is approximately 23K words The story continues in Royal House of Shadows: Part 8 of 12
Royal House of Shadows: Part 8 of 12
by Jessica AndersenOriginally published as Lord of the Wolfyn. Part 8 of 12 in the Royal House of Shadows serialization. All 12 parts were previously published as full books: * Lord of the Vampires by Gena Showalter (Parts 1--3 of Royal House of Shadows) * Lord of Rage by Jill Monroe (Parts 4--6 of Royal House of Shadows) * Lord of the Wolfyn by Jessica Andersen (Parts 7--9 of Royal House of Shadows) * Lord of the Abyss by Nalini Singh (Parts 10--12 of Royal House of Shadows) Passion between worlds If Prince Dayn is going to reclaim the throne for his family, Reda must lead him to the vortex between the shifter realm and the world where he belongs. This means challenging the leader of the wolfyn pack. Dayn discovers abilities that surprise everyone--including himself. But his vampire blood will always make him an outsider among the shapeshifters, and his duty is to his own kingdom. The question remains...where does Reda belong? This installment is approximately 21K words The story continues in Royal House of Shadows: Part 9 of 12
Royal House of Shadows: Part 9 of 12
by Jessica AndersenOriginally published as Lord of the Wolfyn. Part 9 of 12 in the Royal House of Shadows serialization. All 12 parts were previously published as full books: * Lord of the Vampires by Gena Showalter (Parts 1--3 of Royal House of Shadows) * Lord of Rage by Jill Monroe (Parts 4--6 of Royal House of Shadows) * Lord of the Wolfyn by Jessica Andersen (Parts 7--9 of Royal House of Shadows) * Lord of the Abyss by Nalini Singh (Parts 10--12 of Royal House of Shadows) Stronger than blood When Prince Dayn follows the woman he loves through the vortex between worlds, he doesn't know where he'll land. She's from the human realm, and he must return to Elden if he's going to save his kingdom. But Reda is more than she could have imagined, and her work is far from finished. Only her blood can give Dayn the strength he needs to recover from the battle that awaits him. And it will take their combined powers to face the Blood Sorcerer and survive. This installment is approximately 24K words The story continues in Royal House of Shadows: Part 10 of 12
Royal House of Shadows: Part 4 of 12
by Jill MonroeOriginally published as Lord of Rage. Part 4 of 12 in the Royal House of Shadows serialization. All 12 parts were previously published as full books: * Lord of the Vampires by Gena Showalter (Parts 1--3 of Royal House of Shadows) * Lord of Rage by Jill Monroe (Parts 4--6 of Royal House of Shadows) * Lord of the Wolfyn by Jessica Andersen (Parts 7--9 of Royal House of Shadows) * Lord of the Abyss by Nalini Singh (Parts 10--12 of Royal House of Shadows) Princess of Dreams Princess Breena knew her purpose in life. She would marry a man of her father's choosing--even if that man would surely be nothing like the brash warrior who invades her sleep. But after the Blood Sorcerer's attack on Elden, she is exiled alone and to a wild land. Osborn, a one-time mercenary, is among the last of the berserker tribe. When he finds a golden-haired beauty asleep in the cottage he shares with his two young brothers, he recognizes her as the girl from his dreams. But real life is more complicated than fantasy, especially when creatures reeking of blood magic attack... This installment is approximately 19K words The story continues in Royal House of Shadows: Part 5 of 12
Royal House of Shadows: Part 5 of 12
by Jill MonroeOriginally published as Lord of Rage. Part 5 of 12 in the Royal House of Shadows serialization. All 12 parts were previously published as full books: * Lord of the Vampires by Gena Showalter (Parts 1--3 of Royal House of Shadows) * Lord of Rage by Jill Monroe (Parts 4--6 of Royal House of Shadows) * Lord of the Wolfyn by Jessica Andersen (Parts 7--9 of Royal House of Shadows) * Lord of the Abyss by Nalini Singh (Parts 10--12 of Royal House of Shadows) Desire and vengeance Breena is certain that her magic brought her to Osborn, but Osborn doesn't seem to be the man she knows from her dreams. That warrior would never send her off alone and unprotected. When she asks Osborn to teach her to fight for herself and avenge her family, the innocent princess has no idea the kind of payment a berserker might demand. And even if she trusts him with her body, can she trust him with her heart? This installment is approximately 20K words The story continues in Royal House of Shadows: Part 6 of 12
Royal House of Shadows: Part 6 of 12
by Jill MonroeOriginally published as Lord of Rage. Part 6 of 12 in the Royal House of Shadows serialization. All 12 parts were previously published as full books: * Lord of the Vampires by Gena Showalter (Parts 1--3 of Royal House of Shadows) * Lord of Rage by Jill Monroe (Parts 4--6 of Royal House of Shadows) * Lord of the Wolfyn by Jessica Andersen (Parts 7--9 of Royal House of Shadows) * Lord of the Abyss by Nalini Singh (Parts 10--12 of Royal House of Shadows) The berserker's wrath, the warrior's heart Breena had awakened in the land of the Ursa with two desires: to survive, and to avenge. Now the warrior Osborn has awakened new desires, but she knows that her destiny lies in Elden. To gather the knowledge she will need to defeat the Blood Sorcerer, Breena must walk alone through the dreams of her family. But she wants Osborn by her side when she sets out for the final battle. As for Osborn, he cannot deny his feelings, but he fears that his berserker needs might mean that the princess is safer without him. This installment is approximately 19K words The story continues in Royal House of Shadows: Part 7 of 12
Royal House of Shadows: Part 1 of 12
by Gena ShowalterOriginally published as Lord of the Vampires. Part 1 of 12 in the Royal House of Shadows serialization. All 12 parts were previously published as full books: * Lord of the Vampires by Gena Showalter (Parts 1--3 of Royal House of Shadows) * Lord of Rage by Jill Monroe (Parts 4--6 of Royal House of Shadows) * Lord of the Wolfyn by Jessica Andersen (Parts 7--9 of Royal House of Shadows) * Lord of the Abyss by Nalini Singh (Parts 10--12 of Royal House of Shadows) The princess, the vampire Jane Parker has lost just about everything when she wakes up into a life she never could have imagined. The vampire Nicolai has lost his memory and his freedom. It's his cry for help that whisks Jane from Oklahoma to the kingdom of Delfina. On the run from the witch who wants to reclaim Nicolai as her sex slave, he and Jane discover an undeniable attraction. But he has a secret that could devastate them both... This installment is approximately 23K words The story continues in Royal House of Shadows: Part 2 of 12
Royal House of Shadows: Part 2 of 12
by Gena ShowalterOriginally published as Lord of the Vampires. Part 2 of 12 in the Royal House of Shadows serialization. All 12 parts were previously published as full books: * Lord of the Vampires by Gena Showalter (Parts 1--3 of Royal House of Shadows) * Lord of Rage by Jill Monroe (Parts 4--6 of Royal House of Shadows) * Lord of the Wolfyn by Jessica Andersen (Parts 7--9 of Royal House of Shadows) * Lord of the Abyss by Nalini Singh (Parts 10--12 of Royal House of Shadows) Tender lover, savage vampire It was the vampire Nicolai's call that transformed Jane from an Oklahoma scientist into a princess in the kingdom of Delfina. It's their shared desire that makes her his. When Jane is abducted, Nicolai's memories of his past--and his birthright--resurface. As does his desire for vengeance. But what if the magic that brought Nicolai and Jane together has run its course? Will their love--and the blood bond between them--be strong enough to bridge two worlds? This installment is approximately 23K words The story continues in Royal House of Shadows: Part 3 of 12