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Dance of the Red Death
by Bethany GriffinEverything is on fire. Araby Worths city is being torn apart by death, disease, and corrupt forces wanting to claim it for their own. She has lost her home. Her best friend is dying. Her mother has been kidnapped. The boy who made her feel something again has betrayed her. And her father may be a murderer. But Araby has found herself. Despite the death and destruction all around her, she will fight for herself, for her friends, for her city. Her rebellion will take her, finally, to the mad princes palace, for the decadent--and sinister--masked ball. It could be a trap. It could be the end of them all. Or it could be the moment that Araby becomes the kind of hero she never dreamed she could be. The tragic, dark, and steamy conclusion to Bethany Griffins Masque of the Red Death saga.
Dance of the Starlit Sea
by Kiana Krystle&“Hades and Persephone&” meets Phantom of the Opera by way of Laini Taylor, in a sensually rendered world that seethes with intrigue and indulges the senses. Welcome to Luna Island.Violet, magenta, deep blood red. Passion, violence, destruction. Lila Rose Li arrives at her aunt&’s cottage with dashed dreams. For years, she pushed herself to become the perfect ballerina her parents would approve of, but after collapsing on stage, she snapped and lashed out violently. Now, exiled to Luna Island, with its sparkling blue waters and rose-covered boutiques, Lila struggles to believe that a girl like her—a natural disaster—deserves good and gentle things. As the islanders gear up for their beloved tradition, the Angel of the Sea pageant, Lila vows to remain on the sidelines. But the more she learns about the island&’s lore, the more she grows suspicious. Luna Island was nothing more than a failed fishing village before angels supposedly came and blessed them with abundance. The pageant is a competition to seek a High Priestess for their commune. To win is to be loved and adored by all, the ultimate blessing. However, the Angel of the Sea is supposed to reign for seven years, and the previous winner only reigned for one. Something is haunting the island, throwing off the balance the pageant ensures. And as an eerie voice calls to Lila, drawing her closer to the ocean—to its depths—she worries its haunting her, too. The only way to discover what&’s really going on, and protect herself, is to win the pageant. But how can a monstrous girl like her ever hope to be crowned by angels? Kiana Krystle's enchanting debut simmers with forbidden romance and dark secrets. A lush and sinister blend of paranormal mystery and mythology, wrapped up in fairytale about a teen girl's hard-earned journey toward loving every part of herself.
Dance of the Wolf
by Karen WhiddonDr. Jared Gies had always considered himself a lone wolf. But when his oldest friend mysteriously disappeared from one of Dallas's hottest nightclubs, he was first on the scene. Getting past sultry club owner Elena Cabrera to investigate was easy. Remaining unaffected by the unexplainable pull he felt from the passionate woman, and keeping his shape-shifting a secret, was another story. . . . Even more troubling was the sudden death of two more shape-shifters. Now, to uncover the threat to a world he must protect--and safeguard the one woman he can never have--Jared must completely embrace the wolf within.
Dance of Thieves
by Mary E. PearsonA stunning new adventure set in the kingdoms of the Remnant. A formidable outlaw family that claims to be the first among nations. A son destined to lead, thrust suddenly into power. Three fierce young women of the Rahtan, the queen's premier guard. A legendary street thief leading a mission, determined to prove herself. A dark secret that is a threat to the entire continent. When outlaw leader meets reformed thief, a cat-and-mouse game of false moves ensues, bringing them intimately together in a battle that may cost them their lives—and their hearts.
The Dance Off
by Ally Blake"Where are your leg warmers?" Dancing lessons…? Hot-shot architect Ryder Fitzgerald can't think of anything worse! But he spots a silver lining in the form of smoking-hot Nadia Kent, who'll be teaching him his steps for his sister's wedding. Maybe this won't be so torturous, after all.… Nadia is staying well clear of Ryder—and never mind how jaw-droppingly hot he is. She made the mistake of letting a guy get in the way of her ambition once before, and she's not about to do it again. No matter how well he swivels his hips! But as electricity crackles in the studio, restricting their chemistry to the dance floor becomes a challenge.… The only question is, who's going to make the first move?
Dance Off
by Ariel Tachna Nessa L. WarinOn the reality show Dance Off, pro rugby player Olivier Gautier and Olympic swimmer JC Webster each have one goal in mind: to stay on the show as long as possible to earn his charity of choice maximum exposure and a larger donation. As the competition heats up, their goals expand to catching each other's interest, but Olivier is firmly in the closet and plans to stay there. JC is willing to be discreet, but not to hide forever. Starting a romance with another man is challenge enough for any celebrity, but doing it under the microscope of reality TV--and one majorly intolerant costar--is even harder. Add in meddling dance pros, JC's overbearing family, and the need to play up chemistry with dance partners to win America's hearts, and JC and Olivier's time together is looking more and more like a recipe for disaster. As the pressure to stay in the competition mounts, JC and Olivier must face their inevitable separation at the end of the show as well as decide whether a relationship as complicated as theirs can survive in the real world, outside the bubble of the set and practice studios.
Dance Overwhelming the World: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Kai Mip p new small master into the palace the queen received in a dozen small master the queen as a thorn in the flesh this has been dancing for the title zhao jie has been a dance the emperor really is often in the 160 the emperor is obsessed with zhao jie but zhao jie seems to have a heart the emperor in order to let zhao open the heart tribute treasures attracted the wenwu officials of cynicism the 160 the prime minister of the state had the greatest objection to zhao jie and demanded that he be expelled from the palace zhao jie also met the prime minister on the way back and he had a quarrel
A Dance Through Time (Macleod Family #1)
by Lynn KurlandFrom Lynn Kurland, the New York Times bestselling author of the Nine Kingdom series.Scotland, 1311. James MacLeod was the most respected--and feared--laird in all of Scotland. He loved his men like brothers and his land with a passion. And he allowed no women to cross the threshold of his keep...New York City, 1996. With an indifferent fiance and a stalled writing career, Elizabeth Smith found passion and adventure only in the unpublished romance novels that she wrote. Until a Scottish hero began calling to her...Elizabeth longed for the man of her dreams. But she knew she was overworked when she began hearing his voice--when she was awake. To clear her mind, she took a walk in Gramercy Park. She dozed off on a bench--and woke up in a lush forest in forteenth-century Scotland. A forest surrounding the castle of James MacLeod, an arrogant and handsome lord with a very familiar voice. Elizabeth would turn his ordered world upside down and go where no woman had ever gone before: straight into his heart...
A Dance to Save the Debutante (Those Roguish Rosemonts #1)
by Eva ShepherdEnjoy this fun, flirty Victorian romp from Eva Shepherd…A jaded rakeAnd an innocent debutante… Seeing Miss Sophia Cooper being rebuffed by a reprobate duke, Lord Ethan Rosemont does the gentlemanly thing and dances with her himself. He discovers she&’s no damsel in distress but an intelligent woman who&’s had enough of the marriage mart. It would be all too easy to give in to the desire fizzing between them—but only if this rake is willing to save her reputation by marrying her himself…From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.Those Roguish RosemontsBook 1: A Dance to Save the Debutante
Dance to the Devil's Tune: Western Historical Romance (Lady Law & The Gunslinger Series #2)
by Adrienne DeWolfeDenver, November,1883Maestro's music creates mindless puppets, who commit crimes at his command. To lure the sinister jewel thief out of hiding, Pinkerton Agent Sadie Michelson poses as a wealthy widow.Fearing for her safety, William "Cass" Cassidy, her hotheaded lover, hatches his own plot to end Maestro's killing spree. But his daring gamble backfires and costs him Sadie's trust.Now Cass is on the run, hunted by Maestro and the Pinkertons. Torn between her mission and her gunslinging lover, Sadie must stop Cass's showdown with Maestro, or risk losing her badge and her man.LADY LAW & THE GUNSLINGER, in series orderDevil in TexasDance to the Devil's TuneDevil Plays With FireVELVET LIES, in series orderScoundrel for HireHis Wicked DreamSeduced by an AngelWILD TEXAS NIGHTS in series order:Texas OutlawTexas LoverTexas WildcatPRAISE FOR THE AUTHOR:“Adrienne deWolfe's writing is clever and unconventional . . . Guaranteed to please."~ Pamela Morsi, New York Times Best-selling author"Adrienne is undoubtedly an author to watch. She writes beautifully, with a style as high, wide, and handsome as the Texas sky... Jennifer Blake, New York Times Best-selling AuthorAdrienne deWolfe has a great writing style, with plenty of humor and a pinch of naughtiness that is pure delight to the reader."~ Belles and Beaux of RomanceAdrienne deWolfe is a jewel of a find for your keeper shelf.” ~ Christina Dodd, New York times Best-selling Author"Adrienne deWolfe never ceases to delight. Her spunky heroine's and sexy heroes offer an exciting read every time. The subtle levels and dimensions deWolfe gives her stories and her characters are an added bonus. She is a true storyteller for anyone who enjoys something above the ordinary." ~ Julie Ortolon, USA Today Best-selling Author“Adrienne deWolfe is a master storyteller” ~ Scribesworld.com"Adrienne does not just write bestsellers or award winners, she writes from the heart. Each book captures readers’ interest, pulls them in, then leaves readers wanting more. If it is written by Adrienne, one book is never enough.” ~Bunny’s Book Reviews
Dance to the Devil's Tune
by Lucy KeaneFalling for the boss...Sophie's new motto was "Try anything once"-but she was beginning to realize that maybe it wasn't such a wise one after all!When she'd been offered a job in the world of classical music, it had seemed an exciting opportunity. A step into the unknown, but a risk worth taking. But that was before Sophie had come up against record producer Alex Tarrant. Working for him was disrupting her peace of mind in more ways than one. He was a demanding boss, determined to make Sophie obey his every command. And he had an unfair advantage, as he was also the most devastatingly attractive man she'd ever met!
Dance to the Piper: The O'hurleys (O'Hurleys #2)
by Nora RobertsAVAILABLE DIGITALLY FOR THE FIRST TIMEImpulsive, big-hearted Maddy O'Hurley is one of Broadway's brightest stars. And while it's fun to see her name up in lights, Maddy isn't interested in the trappings of stardom. All she really cares about is music and dancing - that is until she meets charismatic, ruthless record mogul Reed Valentine...Reed is happy to back Maddy's newest show - it's a good business project. And Reed is all about the business - old traumas have convinced him that women aren't to be trusted. These days, his passions are wealth and power - nothing more. So when Maddy dances into his life, he's instantly suspicious. But her love of dance and her appetite for life have an unexpected effect on Reed. The question is, after all this time, can he really change? Dance to the Piper can be read as a captivating standalone novel. It is also book two of The O'Hurleys series featuring triplets Abigail, Maddy and Chantel, and their brother Trace. The series begins with The Last Honest Woman and continues with Skin Deep and Without a Trace - all now available as eBooks.Includes a preview of Skin Deep
Dance to the Piper: The O'Hurleys
by Nora RobertsThey both knew what would happen. . . She moved in perfect harmony to the music that ruled her life both onstage and off. He dealt with the world with ruthless expertise. Music was his business and he was all business. That is until she lit up the stage. The attraction was instant. . . and impossible. Because he ruled his empire from glass towers high above the vibrancy of her world, and coming too close to hers was risky business. But she was a woman who dared to dream, and she had dreams big enough for them both.
Dance Until Dawn (Immortals of London #1)
by Berni StevensIn the first book of this dark, sexy paranormal series, an unlikely girl becomes the one thing a vampire needs more than blood . . . A twenty-two-year-old dancer in London’s West End, Ellie Wakefield should be in the prime of her life. But now, she is no longer alive. And yet, she’s not quite dead. Ellie has been turned into a fledgling vampire—despite her lifelong aversion to blood and her dread of the dark. And when she meets the powerful creature who changed her, she defies him as no other has ever dared . . . At three hundred years old, William Austen thought he was above such mortal feelings as love—until he saw Ellie. After a year of desiring her from afar, he was forced to bite her to rescue her soul from oblivion. And now he will finally have the chance to be truthful about who he is, and take her as his own . . . Forever. “If you love Paranormal Romance, if vampires and their ladies fill you with anticipation, if you enjoy a knockdown, all out fight between the good and the evil of the paranormal world—then this novel is for you. I highly recommend Dance Until Dawn and I’m hoping for a sequel, or better yet a series in the future.” —Keeper Bookshelf
Dance Until the World Ends
by Davina LeeLina and Arabel are just a couple of gals on the lower rungs of society's ladder. Born into a culture with rigid caste system, all they want to do is find the next good party. Never in their wildest dreams would they suspect the survival of their island colony might rest on their shoulders. But things come to a head when the ever seething rebellion pushes the two women into the spotlight and into danger's path.With their own colony no longer safe, these best friends find themselves on the run, fleeing with only the clothes on their backs. Their journey into the unknown leads them to discover strange new lands, never before visited, some with even stranger inhabitants than their own. Will these newfound acquaintances prove to be friend or foe, or simply another temptation from the path?Follow Lina and Arabel on a hero's adventure of epic proportions at the far distant edge of humanity's future. Sailing over the clouds, risking everything to do what is right for their people and their colony.
Dance Upon The Air: Number 1 in series (Three Sisters Island #1)
by Nora RobertsWhen Nell Channing arrives on Three Sisters Island, she dares to hope she's found refuge from the life of terror she has left behind. But even in this quiet sanctuary, Nell remains alert to danger. Concealing her true identity, she takes a job at the local bookstore-café - and begins to explore her feelings for Sheriff Zack Todd. As Nell starts her new life, she discovers that the island suffers under a terrible curse. It can only be lifted by the descendants of the Three Sisters, the witches who settled on the island in 1692. Haunted by her past, and with the help of two gifted women, Nell must find the power to save her home, her love and herself...
Dance Upon the Air (Three Sisters #1)
by Nora RobertsWhen Nell Channing arrives on charming Three Sisters Island, she believes that she's finally found refuge from her abusive husband - and from the terrifying life she fled so desperately eight months ago... But even in this quiet, peaceful place, Nell never feels entirely at ease. Careful to conceal her true identity, she takes a job as a cook at the local bookstore café - and begins to explore her feelings for the island sheriff, Zack Todd. But there is a part of herself she can never reveal to him - for she must continue to guard her secrets if she wants to keep the past at bay. One careless word, one misplaced confidence, and the new life she's so carefully created could shatter completely. Just as Nell starts to wonder if she'll ever be able to break free of her fear, she realizes that the island suffers from a terrible curse - one that can only be broken by the descendants of the Three Sisters, the witches who settled the island back in 1692. And now, with the help of two other strong, gifted women - and the nightmares of the past haunting her every step - she must find the power to save her home, her love... and herself . . .
Dance While You Can: The compulsive novel from Sunday Times bestseller
by Susan LewisIt all started with a silly prank, a play and a dance - a love so enduring, so indestructible that it would survive against all odds.Elizabeth Sorrill is the junior matron at Foxton's élite School for Boys. Blessed with the kind of beauty others only dream about, her attractions prove irresistible to Alexander Belmayne, the seventeen-year-old son of the Lord Chief Justice. But their passionate affair is shortlived as bitter lies and scandal force them apart.Angry and frustrated at Oxford, Alexander thrives on his reputation as a heartbreaker, until Bohemian beauty Jessica Poynter draws him into a fast life of glittering excess and depravity in London's high society. But when a chance meeting brings Alexander and Elizabeth together again, their passionate reunion leads to a breathtaking crime fired by an overwhelming obsession - a hatred so violent it knows no limits...
Dance While You Can
by Susan LewisIt all started with a silly prank, a play and a dance - a love so enduring, so indestructible that it would survive against all odds.Elizabeth Sorrill is the junior matron at Foxton's élite School for Boys. Blessed with the kind of beauty others only dream about, her attractions prove irresistible to Alexander Belmayne, the seventeen-year-old son of the Lord Chief Justice. But their passionate affair is shortlived as bitter lies and scandal force them apart.Angry and frustrated at Oxford, Alexander thrives on his reputation as a heartbreaker, until Bohemian beauty Jessica Poynter draws him into a fast life of glittering excess and depravity in London's high society. But when a chance meeting brings Alexander and Elizabeth together again, their passionate reunion leads to a breathtaking crime fired by an overwhelming obsession - a hatred so violent it knows no limits...
Dance with a Dynasty (Lovers & Legends)
by JoAnn RossA fan-favorite from New York Times bestselling author JoAnn Ross, originally published as The Prince and the Showgirl in 1993.Sabrina Darling has always fantasized about becoming a princess. But when her marriage collapses and she learns that her father died owing millions to the IRS, Sabrina is about the furthest she can get from royalty. Until she meets Prince Burke, that is. He’s everything Sabrina has ever wanted—except that she stopped believing in fairy tales a long time ago. If Prince Burke is too good to be true, what will it take for Sabrina to find her happily ever after?
A Dance with Danger
by Jeannie LinA promise sworn on the edge of a sword After a failed assassination attempt on a corrupt general, Bao Yang is a wanted man. Taking refuge with an ally, Yang accidentally compromises the man's daughter when they're discovered alone. To save her honor, he must marry the beautiful Jin-mei immediately! In Yang's arms, Jin-mei feels alive for the first time. She's determined not to lose him, even if it means joining his perilous mission... But when she realizes just how destructive Yang's path could be, can she convince him that their life together could be so much sweeter than revenge?
A Dance with Darkness: An Angelfire Novella
by Courtney Allison MoultonWith scorching romance and fantastic action, this original novella is a prequel to Courtney Allison Moulton's gripping and epic Angelfire series. There were shadows in this alley that no light touched, and where there was no light, anything could hide. At the end of the fourteenth century, angelic reapers struggle to defend London against a legion of the demonic who have their sights set on claiming human souls and ancient relics for a dark purpose. Madeleine, a young but powerful warrior, is duty-bound to fight the demonic, and she lives for this pursuit above all else. Then, on a routine night of tracking, she is ambushed by a cadre of reapers and, though she defeats them all, she is left wounded and at the mercy of their lord, the notorious Bastian. Madeleine is astonished when Bastian lets her live. She goes deeper into the world of the demonic and is shocked to meet him again—this powerful reaper whose touch makes her restless and gives her a thrill unlike anything else. When they fall into a dangerous clandestine affair, her head and her heart must wage their war: can their love overcome his demonic nature? Will her dance with darkness burn her or bring Bastian into the light?erfect for those new to the Firelight series as well as veteran fans.
A Dance with Fate: Warrior Bards 2 (Warrior Bards #2)
by Juliet MarillierA young woman who is both a bard--and a warrior--seeks to repay her debts and settle scores in this thrilling historical fantasy series.The young warrior and bard Liobhan has lost her brother to the Otherworld. Even more determined to gain a place as an elite fighter, she returns to Swan Island to continue her training. But Liobhan is devastated when her comrade Dau is injured and loses his sight in their final display bout. Blamed by Dau's family for the accident, she agrees to go to Dau's home as a bond servant for the span of one year. There, she soon learns that Oakhill is a place of dark secrets. The vicious Crow Folk still threaten both worlds. And Dau, battling the demon of despair, is not an easy man to help.When Liobhan and Dau start to expose the rot at the center of Oakhill, they place themselves in deadly danger. For their enemy wields great power and will stop at nothing to get his way. It will take all the skills of a Swan Island warrior and a touch of the uncanny to give them a hope of survival. . . .
A Dance with Her Forbidden Officer
by Lauri RobinsonA forbidden romance set during WWIIHe danced her off her feet…now she can&’t stop falling Nurse Wendy Smith promised her mother she&’d see the world, starting with beautiful Hawaii. Her promise to herself—to never depend on a man—is harder to keep when navy officer K.T. McAllister jitterbugs into her life. Then Pearl Harbor is attacked and, as Wendy nurses an injured K.T., she learns he too has promises to people back home. Yet as K.T. grows stronger, so do her feelings, and her longing for the forbidden… From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.
A Dance with Her Forbidden Officer & Diary of a War Bride: Two Emotional Historical Romance Novels
by Lauri RobinsonHarlequin Historical brings you two heart-racing World War II stories in one collection. Experience the epic love stories of two officers and the women they fall for, where every stolen moment together counts! Dance With Her Forbidden Officer Nurse Wendy Smith promised her mother she&’d see the world, starting with beautiful Hawaii. Her promise to herself – to never depend on a man – is harder to keep when Navy Officer K.T. McAllister jitterbugs into her life. Then Pearl Harbor is attacked and, as Wendy nurses injured K.T., she learns he too has promises to people back home. Yet as K.T. grows stronger, so do her feelings, and her longing for the forbidden…? Previously published Diary of a War Bride July 1942 Dear Diary, despite the war raging around me I find I can&’t stop thinking about the American officer, Sergeant Dale Johnson.? I&’ve never known anyone as brave, kind and handsome! But I promised myself I wouldn&’t care this much about a man again, and especially when he could be transferred at any time. Yet that only makes me want to relish our time together.? Now, fighting my heart feels like the biggest battle…? Previously published