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The Orca King
by Darragha FosterBound through time by a mystical thread, Marian Wines is about to enter the mystical world of The Orca King. You'll be caught in the web as Darragha Foster weaves her magical tale of finding true love.Who says true love waits? True love makes waves! Able to swim with the Orca as their king or walk the earth as a regal, sensual man, Chief Tamanass "Big Tom" Tyee, has awaited the return of his true love for over a hundred years.Marian Wines is nursing a broken heart and a bad case of the horny-lonelies as she embarks on a sunset whale watching excursion. She steps onto the fair vessel Solar Flare expecting an interesting and educational cruise. She steps off the vessel, mesmerized by the mystical nature of her contact with the rogue male Orca known as Ghost Father.Meeting by chance in the forest after Marian's car dies, she finds herself strangely drawn to the well-spoken handsome Native American man who comes to her rescue at the end of a forgotten "Lover's Lane" tucked away deep in the woods.Big Tom exposes the binding threads of their connection in the form of sexually stirring and wildly intimate vision quests. More than just learning a new way to interpret the phrase whale rider, Marian's journey of discovery reveals to her who she was in a past life-and who she really is in the present.The Orca King is one whale of a romance!
The Orca King II
by Darragha FosterThe Orca King is about to learn that the old saying is true ... you will surely reap what you sow! Now it's time to pay the price for a lifetime of bad choices. The Orca King will face his greatest challenge as he seeks to lift the shadow that threatens his life. Join Big Tom on his newest quest in The Orca King II by Darragha Foster.Made impotent by a shadow born of his own poor choices and godly misdeeds, whale-shifter Big Tom, The Orca King, takes on the challenge of a lifetime to make amends to the women whose personal histories he's abused after leading too many of them on needless sensual vision quests. To restore and renew his vitality and ability to shape-shift, and to save the life of his true love--a man infested with the breath of the serpent demon--he must confront his shadow head-on--not with force, but with love. The Orca King was named in the top-twenty five most unusual paranormal characters in the last twenty-five years by Romantic Times Booklovers Magazine.Content Notes: Male/Male loving relations, oral sex, anal sex, brief M/F. Orca whale and sea serpent sex play.
The Orchard
by Beverly LewisFor generations, Ellie Hosteler's family has tended their Lancaster County orchard, a tradition her twin brother, Evan, will someday continue. Yet when Evan's draft number is called up in the lottery for the Vietnam War, the family is shocked to learn he has not sought conscientious objector status, despite their Old Order Amish belief in non-resistance. The faraway war that has caused so much turmoil and grief among their Englisher neighbors threatens too close to home. As Evan departs for boot camp, Ellie confides her disappointment to Sol Bontrager, her best friend's brother and cousin to her new beau, Menno. In contrast to Evan, Sol is a conscientious objector. Despite Ellie's attraction to Menno, she is drawn to Sol's steady presence as they work together in the orchard. Suddenly, it feels as if everything in Ellie's world is shifting, and the plans she holds so dear seem increasingly uncertain. Can she and her family find the courage to face a future unlike any they could have imagined?
The Orchard: A Novel
by Jeffrey StepakoffGrace Lyndon is a rising ingenue in the world of perfumes and flavors; a stiletto-wearing, work-a-holic in Atlanta, she develops aromas and tastes to enthrall the senses. Dylan Jackson is a widowed single father whose heart and hands have been calloused in the fields of his North Georgia apple farm. When Grace happens to taste an apple picked from Dylan's trees, it changes both their lives forever. Determined to track down the apple's origin, Grace sets off in the middle of the night where she finds not only a beautiful mountain orchard in the clouds, but the handsome and attractive widower who owns it.
The Orchard at the Edge of Town (An Apple Valley Novel #3)
by Shirlee MccoyApple Valley, Washington, is where starting over means surprising new chances, facing trouble always brings a helping hand--and the most unlikely hopes can forever come true... Apricot Sunshine Devereux-Miller needs to stay lost. Her eccentric aunt's home in Apple Valley is the perfect place to forget her cheating ex-fiance and get her no-longer-perfect life back under control. Plus, it couldn't hurt to fix up the house and turn its neglected orchard into a thriving business. And if Apricot can keep deputy sheriff Simon Baylor's two lively young daughters out of mischief, maybe she can ignore that he's downright irresistible--and everything she never dreamed she'd find ... Simon isn't looking to have his heart broken again. He already has his hands full raising his girls. And lately he's thinking way too much about Apricot's take-charge energy and unwitting knack for stirring up trouble. He can't see a single way they could ever be right for each other. Unless they can take a crazy chance on trusting their hearts--and risking the courage to finally find their way home.
The Orchard Girls: The heartbreaking and unputdownable World War 2 romance
by Nikola ScottLondon, 2004. Frankie didn't always have it easy. Growing up motherless, she was raised by her grandmother, who loved her - and betrayed her. For years, the rift between them seemed irreparable. But when their paths suddenly cross again, Frankie is shocked to realise that her grandmother is slowly losing control of her memory. There is a darkness in her past that won't stay buried - secrets going back to wartime that may have a devastating effect on Frankie's own life.Somerset, 1940. When seventeen-year-old Violet's life is ripped apart by the London Blitz, she runs away to join the Women's Land Army. She wants nothing more than to leave her grief behind. But as well as the terror of enemy air raids, the land girls at Winterbourne Orchards face a powerful enemy closer to home. One terrible night, their courage will be put to the test - and the truth of what happened must be kept hidden, for ever . . .PRAISE FOR NIKOLA SCOTT: 'Intriguing, twisting... I loved it' Dinah Jefferies, author of The Tuscan Contessa'An atmospheric and gripping read.' My Weekly'A well-written, intriguing read full of family secrets... Brilliant' Fabulous'Characters you won't forget' Sunday Express(P) 2021 Headline Publishing Group Ltd
The Orchard Girls: The heartbreaking and unputdownable World War 2 romance
by Nikola Scott'Full of intrigue, fascinating historical detail and brilliant characterisation . . . A truly fabulous novel!' LOUISE FEIN, author of PEOPLE LIKE US'Nikola Scott is the queen of dual narrative fiction. The Orchard Girls takes us on a beautifully twisty journey . . . It's like unwrapping a pass-the-parcel with a wonderful gift at its heart' LIZZIE PAGE, author of WHEN I WAS YOURS'The Orchard Girls is such a clever, wonderful, expertly woven story. I enjoyed every second of it!' LORNA COOK, author of THE GIRL FROM THE ISLANDReaders are loving THE ORCHARD GIRLS!***** 'The story really was a heartbreaking read, and totally believable' READER REVIEW***** 'The way in which the storylines connected was really good, and made me curious, wanting to find out more' READER REVIEW***** 'The Land Girls were quite amazing . . . Can highly recommend this lovely book' READER REVIEW***** 'Great characters and lots of surprises along the way. It's a must read book' READER REVIEW***** 'I felt a strong connection with Frankie and Violet . . . Would recommend!' READER REVIEWLondon, 2004. Frankie didn't always have it easy. Growing up motherless, she was raised by her grandmother, who loved her - and betrayed her. For years, the rift between them seemed irreparable. But when their paths suddenly cross again, Frankie is shocked to realise that her grandmother is slowly losing control of her memory. There is a darkness in her past that won't stay buried - secrets going back to wartime that may have a devastating effect on Frankie's own life.Somerset, 1940. When seventeen-year-old Violet's life is ripped apart by the London Blitz, she runs away to join the Women's Land Army. She wants nothing more than to leave her grief behind. But as well as the terror of enemy air raids, the land girls at Winterbourne Orchards face a powerful enemy closer to home. One terrible night, their courage will be put to the test - and the truth of what happened must be kept hidden, for ever . . .PRAISE FOR NIKOLA SCOTT: 'Intriguing, twisting... I loved it' Dinah Jefferies, author of The Tuscan Contessa'An atmospheric and gripping read.' My Weekly'A well-written, intriguing read full of family secrets... Brilliant' Fabulous'Characters you won't forget' Sunday Express
The Orchard Girls: The heartbreaking and unputdownable World War 2 romance
by Nikola Scott'Full of intrigue, fascinating historical detail and brilliant characterisation . . . A truly fabulous novel!' LOUISE FEIN, author of PEOPLE LIKE US'Nikola Scott is the queen of dual narrative fiction. The Orchard Girls takes us on a beautifully twisty journey . . . It's like unwrapping a pass-the-parcel with a wonderful gift at its heart' LIZZIE PAGE, author of WHEN I WAS YOURS'The Orchard Girls is such a clever, wonderful, expertly woven story. I enjoyed every second of it!' LORNA COOK, author of THE GIRL FROM THE ISLANDReaders are loving THE ORCHARD GIRLS!***** 'The story really was a heartbreaking read, and totally believable' READER REVIEW***** 'The way in which the storylines connected was really good, and made me curious, wanting to find out more' READER REVIEW***** 'The Land Girls were quite amazing . . . Can highly recommend this lovely book' READER REVIEW***** 'Great characters and lots of surprises along the way. It's a must read book' READER REVIEW***** 'I felt a strong connection with Frankie and Violet . . . Would recommend!' READER REVIEWLondon, 2004. Frankie didn't always have it easy. Growing up motherless, she was raised by her grandmother, who loved her - and betrayed her. For years, the rift between them seemed irreparable. But when their paths suddenly cross again, Frankie is shocked to realise that her grandmother is slowly losing control of her memory. There is a darkness in her past that won't stay buried - secrets going back to wartime that may have a devastating effect on Frankie's own life.Somerset, 1940. When seventeen-year-old Violet's life is ripped apart by the London Blitz, she runs away to join the Women's Land Army. She wants nothing more than to leave her grief behind. But as well as the terror of enemy air raids, the land girls at Winterbourne Orchards face a powerful enemy closer to home. One terrible night, their courage will be put to the test - and the truth of what happened must be kept hidden, for ever . . .PRAISE FOR NIKOLA SCOTT: 'Intriguing, twisting... I loved it' Dinah Jefferies, author of The Tuscan Contessa'An atmospheric and gripping read.' My Weekly'A well-written, intriguing read full of family secrets... Brilliant' Fabulous'Characters you won't forget' Sunday Express
Orchard Valley Brides: Lone Star Lovin'
by Debbie MacomberNorah Bloomfield is feeling a bit unneeded these days. Her father is recovering from his heart attack, and her sisters, Valerie and Stephanie, are busy planning their weddings. But then a cantankerous Texan named Rowdy Cassidy crashes his small plane in Orchard Valley. The same Rowdy Cassidy who'd been Valerie's boss and who'd demanded she marry him. Now he's Norah's patient, and in all her nursing experience she's never encountered a more difficult man. Or a more irresistible one! Except is he still in love with her sister? When Norah's friend Sherry Waterman leaves Orchard Valley, Oregon, for Pepper, Texas, she's definitely not in the mood for Lone Star Lovin'. But if anyone can change her mind, it's Cody Bailman-a hardworking, good-looking rancher. Not only that, Cody has a twelve-year-old daughter who thinks Sherry's "just perfect for Dad"!
Orchard Valley Brides: A Romance Novel Norah\Lone Star Lovin'
by Debbie MacomberORCHARD VALLEY BRIDES- AND TEXAS GROOMS Norah Bloomfield is feeling a bit unneeded these days. Her father is recovering from his heart attack, and her sisters, Valerie and Stephanie, are busy planning their weddings. But then a cantankerous Texan named Rowdy Cassidy crashes his small plane in Orchard Valley. The same Rowdy Cassidy who'd been Valerie's boss...and who'd demanded Valerie marry him. Now he's Norah's patient, and in all her nursing experience she's never encountered a more difficult man. Or a more irresistible one! Except...is he still in love with her sister? When Norah's friend Sherry Waterman leaves Orchard Valley, Oregon, for Pepper, Texas, she's definitely not in the mood for Lone Star Lovin'. But if anyone can change her mind, it's Cody Bailman-a hardworking, good-looking rancher. Not only that, Cody has a twelve-year-old daughter who thinks Sherry's "just perfect for Dad"! Texas men are a breed apart...
Orchard Valley Grooms: A Romance Novel Valerie\Stephanie
by Debbie MacomberThe Bloomfield sisters-together again! Valerie rushes home to Orchard Valley, Oregon, when her father suffers a heart attack. She and her two younger sisters, Stephanie and Norah, are gathering at his side, praying he'll live, fearing he'll die... At a time like this, falling in love is the last thing on Valerie's mind. And with Dr. Colby Winston, of all people! He's David's heart surgeon, a renowned specialist who enjoys small-town living, while Valerie is a high-powered businesswoman who prefers city life. They're complete opposites in every way. Yet David keeps insisting she and Colby are a perfect couple. Meanwhile, Stephanie has other worries besides her father's health. She fled Orchard Valley three years earlier, after her humiliating rejection by local journalist Charles Tomaselli. Now she's home, and it's not long before they begin reliving past battles-and renewing old feelings. He was the reason she left. This time, will he give her a reason to stay? David seems to think so... Does their father know something Valerie and Stephanie don't?
Orchard Valley Grooms
by Debbie MacomberValerie rushes home to Orchard Valley, Oregon, when her father, David, suffers a heart attack. She and her two younger sisters, Stephanie and Norah, are gathering at his side, praying he'll live, fearing he'll die....At a time like this, falling in love is the last thing on Valerie's mind. And with Dr. Colby Winston, of all people! He's David's heart surgeon, a renowned specialist who enjoys small-town living, while Valerie is a high-powered businesswoman who prefers city life. They're complete opposites in every way. Yet David keeps insisting she and Colby are a perfect couple.Meanwhile Stephanie has other worries besides her father's health. She'd fled Orchard Valley three years earlier after her humiliating rejection by local journalist Charles Tomaselli. Now she's home, and it's not long before they begin reliving past battles-and renewing old feelings. He was the reason she left. This time, will he give her a reason to stay? David seems to think so....
Orchid: Futuristic World of St. Helen's #3) (St. Helen's Ser. #3)
by Jayne CastleThe wildly popular alter ego of bestselling author Jayne Ann Krentz creates &“delectably entertaining paranormal romantic suspense&” (Booklist) in the &“unique, synergistic world of St. Helen&’s&” (Library Journal ), the not-so-distant space colony where hearts and minds are gloriously in sync!A top psychic for exclusive Psynergy Inc., Orchid Adams has her hands full with a baffling murder—which doesn&’t exactly allow time for husband hunting. Is it even possible there&’s a man on St. Helen&’s who measures up to her dreams of wedded bliss? Take her new client, Rafe Stonebraker: primitive and elemental, an unlicensed P.I. with some serious secrets, Rafe is hardly marriage material. So why does his powerful presence have Orchid imagining the most outrageous affair? Rafe is embroiled in solving a strange theft while thwarting a hostile takeover of Stonebraker Shipping; he needs a wife—and fast—to salvage his credibility. Orchid Adams doesn&’t fit the profile he had in mind, but she fits in his arms. Will their electrifying connection end up getting them burned?
Orchid in Deep Valley: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Chen XiqianhuaThe Northern Kingdom was not a powerful country and was not recorded in history However in the entire world it was still a royal family that could not be underestimated After being challenged five or three times by the vassal lords they had finally dispatched troops to war
The Orchid Throne (Forgotten Empires #1)
by Jeffe KennedyIn the Forgotten Empires magic is forbidden, dreams are destiny, and love is the greatest power of all…Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, the lush romantic fantasy world of the Forgotten Empires series will sweep you away.A PRISONER OF FATEAs Queen of the island kingdom of Calanthe, Lia will do anything to keep her people free—and her secrets safe—from the mad tyrant who rules the mainland. Guided by a magic ring of her father’s, Lia plays the political game with the cronies the emperor sends to her island. In her heart, she knows that it’s up to her to save herself from her fate as the emperor’s bride. But in her dreams, she sees a man, one with the power to build a better world—a man whose spirit is as strong, and whose passion is as fierce as her own…A PRINCE AMONG MENConrí, former Crown Prince of Oriel, has built an army to overthrow the emperor. But he needs the fabled Abiding Ring to succeed. The ring that Lia holds so dear to her heart. When the two banished rulers meet face to face, neither can deny the flames of rebellion that flicker in their eyes—nor the fires of desire that draw them together. But in this broken world of shattered kingdoms, can they ever really trust each other? Can their fiery alliance defeat the shadows of evil that threaten to engulf their hearts and souls? “A lush… perilous and passionate world.”—New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Estep
Orchids for Lila
by September RobertsFrom sex clubs to botanical gardens, romance explodes when a typical college student meets a hot, sexy vampire. Torn between fear and desire, Lila will discover life is a lot more interesting when you're dating a vampire, and a lot more dangerous!Lila Ray has spent the last three years focused on getting her college degree, ignoring men who aren't worth her time. Everything changes when she meets Jack Hall. He's tall, handsome, confident, and completely irresistible, turning Lila's world upside-down when she loses control of her senses and gives herself to him.Lila and Jack share intense sexual chemistry, and she soon discovers why he's so irresistible--he's a vampire. Lila is torn between her fear of what he is and her uncontrollable desire to be with him.As the emotional and sexual bonds between them deepen, the secrets pile up, and Lila struggles to understand what it means to be in a relationship with a vampire. Despite her list of never-ending questions, Jack cannot tell her anything ... yet. Lila learns that love and lust can bud in a vampire sex club and blossom in a botanical garden, but will their love be enough to keep them together? And can she leave the human world she's known and everyone in it for eternity?
Orchids in Moonlight: A Historical Western Romance
by Patricia HaganA Young Woman Searching for Her Father, Loses Her Heart to Her Outcast Guide in Orchids in Moonlight a Historical Western Romance by Patricia HaganTogether, the lovers ride the dangerous Sierra Nevada ranges.Jaime Chandler, searching for her father, is finally in the care of the one man—Cord Austin—who can safely lead her to San Francisco.Cord Austin guards a dark secret and intends to leave his passion for Jaime behind in the dust.But when Jaime's search for her father ends in an unexpected web of treachery and deceit, the lovers discover a truth neither dare deny.THE SOULS AFLAME SERIES by Patricia HaganThis Rebel HeartThis Savage HeartOTHER TITLES by Patricia HaganSay You Love MeStarlightSimply HeavenOrchids in MoonlightFinal JusticeForbidden to LovePassion's Fury
Order in the Court (The Survivor's Club #2)
by Casey LawrenceSequel to Out of OrderA Survivor's Club NovelCorey Nguyen watched her three best friends fall victim to a killer, but it's becoming clear her ordeal won't end there. While trying to be a college student, have some kind of social life, and just be normal again, she learns the murderer is demanding a trial. He claims he's innocent and was forced into confessing--which means Corey will have to testify to what she saw. The idea of facing the killer in court worsens Corey's anxiety and forces her to relive the horrifying events of that night. And just when she thinks things can't get worse, she realizes her mother and the prosecuting attorney are probably more than friends. All Corey wants is to put the tragedy behind her, but it's clear the end is not yet in sight.
Order in the Court (Survivor's Club Ser.)
by Casey LawrenceSequel to Out of OrderAfter witnessing the murders of her three best friends and having their killer arrested, Corey Nguyen is having trouble adjusting to life after high school. Now a freshman in college, all she wants is to put her dark past behind her, make some new friends, and keep her head down until it all blows over.To Corey’s dismay, her new world comes crashing down when the killer suddenly claims he was coerced into a confession, which means Corey will have to face her friends’ killer in court. Testifying in a murder trial forces her to relive the horrifying events of prom night, and to top it all off, she’s pretty sure her mother is having an affair with the prosecuting attorney, her therapist might be turned against her, and she’s falling for the one person who is totally off limits.It’s clear her ordeal isn’t over yet, but Corey might be one panic attack away from losing her mind and making a mistake that could see a guilty man walk free.
The Order of Chaos
by Rhonda L. PrintAll Leah Wolfe wants to do is master her ability to speak with the souls of the dead, protect her beloved town, and forget about the two men who betrayed her. But with the leader of the vampire council on his way to town and the threat of Chaos hanging over the heads of everyone she loves, getting what she wants may not be as easy as she thought. One man possessed her heart. The other possessed her soul.Both had betrayed her.Leah Wolfe, a federal agent for SINS, Supernatural Investigations of Non-Human Species, is determined to move on with her life and master her own gifts, including the ability to speak to the souls of the dead. Her ex-fiancé, Joaquín Wildhorse, was unable to accept her gifts and gave himself to another. Ian Nightwalker was more than willing to soothe her broken heart and use her abilities to seek vengeance on his enemies.With a prominent member of The Marquis, the vampire ruling council, intent on coming to Leah's hometown, the threat of Chaos touching everyone she loves brings her down a path that leads to Joaquín Wildhorse and Ian Nightwalker once again.Is Leah willing to risk her heart again to save the small desert town she loves?
The Order of Masks (The Order of Masks)
by Alina BellchambersInfiltrate. Exploit. Destroy. Mira dreams of a glittering future in the Ravalian Court. Training in secret, she intends to compete in the Trials: a deadly competition to join one of three magical Orders. But when her candidacy exposes her mother's dangerous past, they become her only salvation. Princess Scarlett has spent her life on a knife edge: fighting to survive the deadly politics of court. When she meets Mira, she sees an opportunity to alter the balance of power . . . but only if she can keep her alive. Caught between warring royal heirs, Mira's success depends on backing the right victor in a bloody bid for the throne. Navigating a shadowy world of magic, court intrigue, and forbidden romance, Mira and Scarlett must choose between love and ambition as they rise up to reshape their worlds.
The Order of Masks (The Order of Masks)
by Alina BellchambersInfiltrate. Exploit. Destroy. Mira dreams of a glittering future in the Ravalian Court. Training in secret, she intends to compete in the Trials: a deadly competition to join one of three magical Orders. But when her candidacy exposes her mother's dangerous past, they become her only salvation. Princess Scarlett has spent her life on a knife edge: fighting to survive the deadly politics of court. When she meets Mira, she sees an opportunity to alter the balance of power . . . but only if she can keep her alive. Caught between warring royal heirs, Mira's success depends on backing the right victor in a bloody bid for the throne. Navigating a shadowy world of magic, court intrigue, and forbidden romance, Mira and Scarlett must choose between love and ambition as they rise up to reshape their worlds.
Order of Protection (A Courting Justice Novel #1)
by Lexi BlakeA sexy and suspenseful new contemporary romance from New York Times bestselling author Lexi Blake where love and law entwine for a conviction of the heart.To high-end defense attorney Henry Garrison, Win Hughes is a woman he met during one of the most trying times of his life. She's soft and warm, and he finds solace in their brief relationship. But Win has a secret. She's actually Taylor Winston-Hughes--born to one of the wealthiest families in the country, orphaned as a child by a tragic accident. Win moves in the wealthiest circles, but her lavish lifestyle hides her pain. When her best friend is murdered in the midst of a glittering New York gala, Win's charged with the crime, and the only person in the world she wants to see is Henry. Henry is shocked at the true identity of his lover, but he can't reject the case. This trial could take his new firm into the stratosphere. Still, he's not getting burned by Win again. And yet every turn brings them closer together. As the case takes a wild turn and Win's entire life is upended, she must look to the people she's closest to in order to find a killer. And Henry must decide between making his case and saving the woman he loves...
Order of Swans: A Novel
by Jude Deveraux"A captivating blend of science fiction, fantasy, and fairy tale reimagining that challenges traditional genre boundaries. . . . an engaging, thought-provoking reading experience that challenges and delights in equal measure.&” —MediumIn this spellbinding, fantasy-rich romance, a woman is swept into a world where she has the power to alter fairy tales, and change a kingdom&’s destiny…To Kaley Arens, a PhD student and expert in folklore, fairy stories have always had a power and an allure beyond mere entertainment.It&’s only when Kaley accompanies her lifelong friend Jobi on a visit to his home that she realizes how much she still has to learn. Bellis isn&’t the remote island that she believed it to be. It&’s another world—a stunningly beautiful and seductive one, with its own royalty, its own rules, and inhabitants who breathe life into the tales she was taught were fiction.Kaley&’s presence is no simple holiday. She has a mysterious connection with Jobi and with Bellis, and abilities that may help determine this world&’s fate. Tasked with locating a lost prince, Kaley and her companions—the enigmatic Tanek, a member of the Order of Swans, and Sojee, Kaley's colossal bodyguard—journey through a land both thrilling and terrifying, where the uncanny and the familiar go hand in hand.But in fairy tales, heroes and villains are easy to discern. Here, nothing is quite as it seems. And though Kaley is discovering that she can change the outcome of the fairy tales she knows so well, her own story is unfolding in ways impossible to predict, with a destiny she could never have foretold…
The Order of the Eternal Sun: A Novel of the Sylvani (Novels of the Sylvani #2)
by Jessica LeakeLucy Sinclair’s debut will be a parade of everything opulent Edwardian London society has to offer. Most importantly, it will be nothing like her older sister’s dangerous experience?especially if her overprotective brother-in-law, Lord Thornewood, has his way. As if screening her dance partners isn’t enough, Thornewood insists that his brother, James, train Lucy in self-defense. She wouldn’t mind so much if her treacherous mind didn’t continue to replay the kiss they once shared. But awkward defense lessons are the least of her problems. Her arcana, a magical talent that allows her to mentally enter any scene that she draws, grows stronger by the day. Again and again Lucy is compelled to draw a portal to her mother’s realm of Sylvania?and with each stroke of her pen, she risks attracting the attention of the Order of the Eternal Sun, the sinister brotherhood that steals the power of Sylvani blood for their own dark ends. When a bold new suitor arrives from India, Lucy can’t help but be intrigued?though her family questions his mysterious past. But as Lucy’s own suspicions grow, and the threat of the Order looms larger, Lucy will have to learn to harness her unpredictable power or risk falling under the Order’s shadow forever.