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Royal House of Shadows: Part 3 of 12
by Gena ShowalterOriginally published as Lord of the Vampires. Part 3 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) His heart, his queen When she wakes up in her own bed in Oklahoma, Jane fears the worst--that she will never see Nicolai again. His blood has given her new powers, but she'll have to learn to control them if she's going to rejoin him in Delfina and help in his quest. Rumor has it that Nicolai's sister is among the berserkers, but that can't be possible. The berserkers died out long ago... This installment is approximately 20K words The story continues in Royal House of Shadows: Part 4 of 12
Royal House of Shadows: Part 10 of 12
by Nalini SinghOriginally published as Lord of the Abyss. Part 10 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) A monster, a prince Liliana is not her father's daughter. She has endured his abuse her whole life. And now she's ready to destroy him. She knows that only the princes and princesses of Elden can defeat the Blood Sorcerer, and she knows where to find one of these royal siblings.... The Guardian of the Abyss has no memories of his life before the Black Castle. Liliana can help him recover his past--and his true identity. But is she strong enough to fight against the evil to which her prince has been bound? This installment is approximately 25K words The story continues in Royal House of Shadows: Part 11 of 12
Royal House of Shadows: Part 11 of 12
by Nalini SinghOriginally published as Lord of the Abyss. Part 11 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) She will brave the dark for him Twice Micah has saved Liliana. But there is so much more that these two must overcome. The prince turns into a ravening beast that everyone fears--everyone except Liliana. She knows who the Guardian of the Abyss truly is. She will help him become the man he has to be to save the land he's sworn to protect, and to reclaim the kingdom her father took from his family. This installment is approximately 20K words The story continues in Royal House of Shadows: Part 12 of 12
Royal House of Shadows: Part 12 of 12
by Nalini SinghOriginally published as Lord of the Abyss. Part 12 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 battle for Elden The Blood Sorcerer has unleashed his most powerful army on his daughter and her prince, hoping to stop them before they reach Elden. But his plan fails, and Micah finally recovers the memories that reveal his destiny. Even if he prevails in the ultimate battle, it will take the combined power of his brothers and sister--Nicolai, Dayn, and Breena--to save Liliana. As they battle for the kingdom stolen from their parents, the princes and princess of Elden fight for everyone they love. What does the future hold for them and their realm? This installment is approximately 25K words
Royal Inheritance (Inherit Love #2)
by McKenna JamesPrincess Raina’s beloved country is in trouble, and the only way for her to save it is to marry a Prince with coin to spare. Unfortunately, she’s already in love with her bodyguard Gavin…RainaAt the age of twenty-one, I am to be introduced to society, complete with a royal ball, where I am intended to find a suitable prince.Mostly, this sounds like fun, until I find out the ball is a ruse. My suitors are under scrutiny for other reasons, and I’m bait.Apparently, our wealth has been stolen. Our country is practically destitute. It’s my duty to marry us out of the hole, while my bodyguard is supposed to ferret out the thief who has put us here.Everyone has a secret, and mine is at least as scandalous as most.I'm in love with my bodyguard. I wonder what he's hiding behind those dark blue eyes, and I'll do whatever it takes to find out.GavinWhen I was hired to guard the princess, I thought it would be an easy job.Boy, was I wrong.Her safety is my mission, but Raina’s no delicate flower, and she doesn’t think she needs my protection.She’s smart and beautiful with a naughty streak that makes me want to claim her for myself. However, if I give in to her charms, I could find myself on the wrong side of a firing squad.Besides, I’m a hard man who has seen it all, and done unspeakable things in the service of my country. She deserves better, so I focus on tracking the person who has stolen her fortune.I pray I can find the money. Because it I do, the princess won’t have to marry for money.She might be able to follow her heart…This is a stand alone royal romance with a guaranteed HEA. Download your copy today!
Royal Lockdown
by Rebecca YorkThe eerie text message was only part of a night to remember for security ace Shane Peters. One minute he was dancing with Princess Ariana LeBron, holding her in his arms at a gala attended by world leaders, the next he was fighting for their lives when the lights went out and gunmen held them hostage. Their demands were simple: Give them the princess. For Ariana, duty and honor were everything. Until she met Shane. Minutes in the brash American's arms made her feel like a woman for the first time. But could the man who'd safeguarded priceless antiquities save her from the gunmen? With the lights low and the summer heat rising, he'd surely give the princess a night to remember.
A Royal Mission (Royally Wed)
by Elizabeth AugustProtecting Princess VictoriaUnder cover of darkness, Lance Grayson conducted the most crucial rescue mission of his career. And succeeded. Though dazed from her ordeal, the rightful Princess Victoria of Thortonburg was still breathtakingly beautiful...and spirited enough to question where her tall, dark savior was taking her. Alone.His safe house was humble, but would have to do. With her kidnappers still at large, it was Lance's duty to watch over Victoria Rockford...and to reveal the secret that would turn her life upside down. Not known for compassion, Lance couldn't resis comforting this woman. Yet he was honor-bound to resist making Princess Victoria his in every war...
Royal Navy Series: The Royal Navy Series (Dreamspinner Press Bundles #37)
by Lee RowanAt the turn of the 19th century, two sailors will do anything to keep their love. The attraction that David Archer feels for his fellow midshipman William Marshall seems impossible, until desperate circumstances force their emotions to light, in Ransom. After a year spent hiding their feelings, in Winds of Change & Eye of the Storm, traitors and war with France threatens to destroy everything they've worked so hard for. In Home Is the Sailor, a different kind of battle awaits them when David's eldest brother dies under mysterious circumstances. And finally, in Sail Away, explore the missing moments of David and William's romance, as well as the lives of friends and family, in a series of short stories, including a special nit-picking vignette from Charlie Cochrane.See excerpt for individual blurbs.
A Royal Pain (A Royal Spyness Mystery #2)
by Rhys BowenLady Georgiana finds herself in a heap of royal trouble in the second novel in the New York Times bestselling Royal Spyness Mystery series. London, 1932. Poor Lady Georgiana--thirty-fourth in line to the throne--has nothing to serve her Bavarian princess houseguest, even though the Queen of England has requested that she entertain her. Then there's the matter of the body in the bookshop and the princess's unwitting involvement with the Communist party. It's enough to drive a girl mad...
A Royal Pain (Her Royal Spyness #2)
by Rhys BowenIt's 1930s London, and Lady Georgiana - thirty-fourth in line to the throne - has a lot on her plate, but little in her cupboards, in this national bestseller . . .Baked beans and boiled eggs. That's what my houseguest, the Bavarian Princess, will have to eat if I don't get help posthaste. The Queen of England has requested I entertain said princess, placing her in the playboy prince's path in hopes he might finally marry. But queens never consider money, of which I have little. And which is why I moonlight as a maid-in-disguise. My plans:1) Clean house in manner of palace2) Blackmail brother Binky into sending a few quid3) Un-teach Princess Hanni English from gangster movies - lest she address queen as "old broad", and 4) Keep eye on princess at parties, where she drinks like fish.Then there's the matter of the body in the bookshop and Hanni's unwitting involvement with the communist party. It's enough to drive a girl mad . . .
Royal Pains: Sick Rich
by D. P. LyleThe Fourth of July weekend is fast approaching, and Dr. Hank Lawson and his friends have been invited to the only party that matters. <P><P>But when local kids start exhibit strange symptoms, Hank fears that the fireworks aren't the only things that are about to burn out...
Royal Pains
by Lyle D. P.The Fourth of July weekend is fast approaching, and Dr. Hank Lawson and his friends have been invited to the only party that matters. But when local kids start exhibit strange symptoms, Hank fears that the fireworks aren't the only things that are about to burn out. . . .
Royal Protector
by Laura GordonLexie Dale was a princess, the possible heir to a throne, and she'd come to the Garrett guest ranch for a much-needed retreat. But it was in Lucas Garrett's arms that she discovered true passion and a treasure beyond a king's ransom...Lucas was a lawman and a cowboy, and his first priority was keeping Lexie safe. His second was keeping his heart safe from heartbreak, for Lexie was a woman without equal. And although he was more than a match for his headstrong princess, was he strong enough to protect her from a determined abductor?
Royal Rescue
by Tammy JohnsonA PRINCESS IN PERIL Hidden away for more than fourteen years, Thea James was presumed dead by most-killed in the fire that burned the royal palace. But Ronin Parrish knows the truth...and so does the person who murdered Thea's father, the king. Ronin takes his new duty as Thea's bodyguard seriously. After all, she's the only one who can clear his father of the king's murder. It doesn't matter that the princess's beauty and strength draw him to her. To a commoner like him, she can never be more than a mission. Now he's in a race to restore the princess to her rightful place on the throne before the unknown killer prematurely ends her reign.
Royal Revenge (Nancy Drew & Hardy Boys SuperMystery #34)
by Carolyn KeeneAn agent of the U.S. State Department dispatches the Hardys on an ultrasecret mission to track an international hit man in the Little Panaslava section of River Heights. But the Hardys don't know the identity of the assassin, or of his target, the exiled prince of Panaslava. Joined by Nancy Drew, Frank and Joe Hardy must slowly penetrate a wall of silence surrounding Little Panaslava--to make a shocking discovery.
The Royal Runaway: A royally romantic rom-com!
by Lindsay EmoryPrepare to be whisked away on a romantic, glamorous and royal adventure!***Includes an exclusive preview of The Royal Bodyguard, coming this November, available to preorder now!***'If you like romance and a fun read, then this is the book''Fabulous, feel-good, uplifting''Not your typical romance novel!'Filled with intrigue, romance and mystery, Lindsay Emory's The Royal Runaway 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!*Princess Theodora Isabella Victoria of Drieden of the Royal House of Laurent is so over this princess thing. After her fiance jilted her on their wedding day, she's back home, having spent four months in exile. Aka it's back to putting on a show for the Driedish nation as the perfect princess they expect her to be. But Thea's sick of duty, so when she sneaks out of the palace and meets a sexy Scot named Nick in a local bar, she relishes the chance to be a normal woman for a change. But just as she thinks she's found her Prince Charming, he reveals his intentions are less than honourable: he's a spy and he's not above blackmail. As they join forces to find out what happened the day her fiance disappeared, together they discover a secret that could change life as they know it.Funny, fast-paced, and full of more twists and turns than the castle Thea lives in, The Royal Runaway is a fresh romantic comedy that will leave you cheering for the modern-day royal who chucks the rulebook aside to create her own happily-ever-after.Raves for The Royal Runaway:'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'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
The Royal Secret: A Novel
by Lucinda RileyNote to readers: In the UK, this book is published under the title The Love Letter. In this suspenseful and heart-pounding novel from New York Times bestselling author Lucinda Riley, an ambitious young journalist unravels a dangerous mystery that threatens to devastate the British monarchy. Keeping secrets is a dangerous game. When Sir James Harrison, one the greatest actors of his generation, passes away at the age of ninety-five, he leaves behind not just a heartbroken family but also a secret so shocking, it could rock the English establishment to its core. Joanna Haslam, an up-and-coming reporter, is assigned to cover the legendary actor’s funeral, attended by glitzy celebrities of every background. But Joanna stumbles on something dark beneath the glamour: the mention of a letter James Harrison has left behind—the contents of which many have been desperate to keep concealed for over seventy years. As she peels back the veil of lies that has shrouded the secret, she realizes that she’s close to uncovering something deadly serious—and the royal family may be implicated. Before long, someone is on her tracks, attempting to prevent her from discovering the truth. And they’ll stop at nothing to reach the letter before she does. Full of salacious scandal, shocking twists, and captivating romance, and written in Lucinda Riley’s signature “vividly drawn and lushly atmospheric” (RT Book Reviews) prose, The Royal Secret is “a full-throttle escapist adventure” (Lancashire Evening Post).
Royal Seducer (Man of the Month #12)
by Michelle CelmerMr. July: Prince Christian, heir to a royal throneHis purpose: Marriage-quick, painless, lovelessHis prey: One unsuspecting princessRoyal must marry royal, which left Prince Christian's options few and far between. That is...until a new princess was discovered: beautiful, innocent and unaware she'd been offered up as a pawn. He would have wed whomever duty dictated, but the lovely Princess Melissa soon had Christian more than ready for a royal wedding night. He just had to keep love out of the equation...or lose his kingdom forever.
The Royal Spy's Redemption: Cavanaugh Or Death Colton's Texas Stakeout The Royal Spy's Redemption A Father's Desperate Rescue (Dangerous in Dallas #4)
by Addison FoxA Texas caterer winds up on the run with a sexy MI5 agent in this novel of crime, suspense, and passion . . .Possessing priceless rubies gifted to the British royal family, MI5 agent Knox St. Germain stumbles into Gabby Sanchez’s store, bleeding from a gunshot wound. The stunning caterer has seen the danger to friends who discovered the jewels, but now she faces an even greater threat—the lethally sexy agent with a hidden motive!Both hiding troubled pasts and feeling wary of relationships, fiery Gabby and roguish Knox develop a powerful attraction as they go on the run. Their adversary: someone who’ll murder—and worse—to get the rubies. And when the killer does, Knox must choose between saving the gems and his gem of a woman . . .Acclaim for the work of Addison Fox“An unpredictably twisting plot [and] achingly real characters.” —Publishers Weekly
The Royal Street Heist (Bissonet & Cruz Investigations #1)
by Scotty CadeBissonet & Cruz Investigations: Book OneWhen valuable Civil War era art is stolen from a popular New Orleans gallery, NOPD Lead Detective Montgomery "Beau" Bissonet and his partner set out to solve the crime. When the gallery's insurance company sends Tollison Cruz to the Big Easy to conduct their own independent investigation, personalities clash and battle lines are definitely drawn. The heist quickly becomes a politically driven high profile case, and Detective Bissonet is furious when he's ordered to work along side Investigator Cruz to assure a timely arrest. The heat index soars to new levels when the two investigators discover they have a lot more in common than originally thought. With the tension between them temporarily sated, Bissonet and Cruz finally start to work together, on more than just a professional level. But everything comes to a screeching halt when Beau discovers his cohort in crime has been withholding information regarding the investigation and has been concealing a very questionable past. What happens next rivals the scorching summer heat.
Royal Wedding: Royals Of Solana #4 (Royals of Solana #4)
by Susan SheeheyThe invitations are sent. Champagne glasses are full. Paparazzi wait, breathless for the perfect shot. For the event of the century. The eyes of the world are fixed on the opulent fairytale unfolding in tropical paradise. If they only knew what it took for the Royals of Solana to reach Happily Ever After. The weight on their shoulders has never been greater, the stakes never higher… Royal Wedding is the finale of the Royals of Solana romantic suspense and adventure series by Susan Sheehey. If you love exotic beaches, happy endings, and lavishly steamy romance, then you’ll drool for the Royals of Solana series. One-click now! A Royals of Solana novella One year after reclaiming the throne of Solana, the island is still healing and rebuilding. Relentless paparazzi plague the royal family. Limelight follows André and Gemma to every corner of the island, shining an invasive light on their blinding passion. With a rock on her finger for nearly a year, André fears she won’t ever agree to a nuptial date. Her fear of commitment rules much of their relationship until they discover an unlikely betrayal from within the palace. Alanna and Flynn face the pressures of royal responsibility. He struggles to find his place by his queen’s side. Along with the obligation of producing an heir to the throne, he’s forced to face his own insecurities regarding personal childhood challenges. The weight on Alanna’s shoulders has never been greater, and the eyes of the world are watching. Every detail of her life is dictated by governmental protocol. Finding the privacy they need to rekindle the spark seems as difficult as navigating the turbulent waters of a royal wedding. Happily Ever After is on the edge of disaster. The first two books (Prince of Solana and Jewel of Solana) can be read in either order. They occur at the same time. Crown of Solana should be read after both novels, as it is the continuation of both stories. Royal Wedding can be read as a standalone, but for the best experience, read the rest of the series first.
Royal Wedding Threat
by Rachelle MccallaHER ROYAL BODYGUARD In a tiny Mediterranean kingdom, Ava Wright has her dream job: planning royal weddings. When a killer targets Ava a week before the princess's ceremony, the captain of the royal guard vows to protect her and keep the royal family safe. Ava knows that Jason Selini-a man of stubborn integrity-doesn't think she belongs on palace grounds. But when they uncover why Ava is under attack, Jason shows himself to have the heart of a prince. Suddenly Ava hopes she'll survive long enough to plan her own wedding. Protecting the Crown: The royal family fights for love and country
The Royal Wulff Murders: A Novel
by Keith MccaffertyFans of C. J. Box, Craig Johnson, and Carl Hiassen will love this witty debut mystery set on the banks of Montana's Madison River Angling is a multibillion dollar business, and no one knows that better than Keith McCafferty, the award-winning survival and outdoor skills editor of Field & Stream magazine and resident of Montana, home to the world's most fanatical fly fishing community. In McCafferty's compelling debut, a young man is found dead with a Royal Wulff trout fly stuck through his lip. Sheriff Martha Ettinger's investigation leads her to cross paths with fly fisher, painter, and has-been private detective Sean Stranahan. As the water temperature rises, the clues point them both toward Montana's big business: fly fishing. Where there's money, there's bound to be crime. .
The Royalist
by S.J. DeasWilliam Falkland is a dead man.A Royalist dragoon who fought against Parliament, he is currently awaiting execution at Newgate prison. Yet when he is led away from Newgate with a sack over his head, it is not the gallows to which they take him, but to Oliver Cromwell himself.Cromwell has heard of Falkland's reputation as an investigator and now more than ever he needs a man of conscience. His New Model Army are wintering in Devon but mysterious deaths are sweeping the camp and, in return for his freedom, Falkland is despatched to uncover the truth.With few friends and a slew of enemies, Falkland soon learns there is a dark demon at work, one who won't go down without a fight. But how can he protect the troops from such a monster and, more importantly, will he be able to protect himself?
The Royalist
by S.J. DeasWilliam Falkland is a dead man.A Royalist dragoon who fought against Parliament, he is currently awaiting execution at Newgate prison. Yet when he is led away from Newgate with a sack over his head, it is not the gallows to which they take him, but to Oliver Cromwell himself.Cromwell has heard of Falkland's reputation as an investigator and now more than ever he needs a man of conscience. His New Model Army are wintering in Devon but mysterious deaths are sweeping the camp and, in return for his freedom, Falkland is despatched to uncover the truth.With few friends and a slew of enemies, Falkland soon learns there is a dark demon at work, one who won't go down without a fight. But how can he protect the troops from such a monster and, more importantly, will he be able to protect himself?