Six runaway brides find themselves drawn to fierce alpha dragon shifters determined to protect them. But when vengeful ex-fiancés return, love is tested in a dangerous fight for survival. Can love conquer the past, or will it all end in chaos and bloodshed?
As World War Two looms closer, a young woman travels to a far-off tropical paradise on the promise of a new life, in this powerful and emotionally gripping love story.Penang, 1939: As Evie steps off the boat, the tang of exotic scents in the air almost overwhelms her. Her heart beating wildly, she looks out over the lush landscape she will now call home, and prays she hasn’t made a terrible mistake.What was she thinking, accepting a proposal of marriage from a man she met only once, years ago? The truth is, Douglas Barrington made an indelible impression on her, and Evie’s adventurous spirit couldn’t resist the chance to travel to this far-flung paradise to marry him. But as Evie adjusts to the sultry heat and explores the island, swimming in its cooling waters and learning who she can trust among the gossiping ex-pat crowd at the tennis club, she wonders why Douglas invited her here only to desert her? And why won’t he let her visit the plantation where he spends all his time?Brushing away tears of frustration, Evie vows to find out the truth. But as she delves deeper, she’s shocked to discover the secrets her new husband is keeping from her. With war looming on the horizon, can Evie find the courage she so desperately needs to confront him? And will she ever be able to call Malaya her true home?Fans of The Venice Sketchbook, The Last Rose of Shanghai and The Storyteller of Casablanca will adore this sweeping, heart-wrenching tale of love and deception, sacrifice and courage.Readers are utterly captivated by The Pearl of Penang:“The emotions I went through were numerous… This book hit me in the gut… magical to read and will stay with me… Wonderful.” Reader review, ????“PHENOMENAL! Loved reading it and didn’t want to put it down. It was quite an experience.” Reader review, ?????“Wow – where to begin… I am still thinking about this book! What an amazing story!” Reader review, ?????“Incredible… A real page-turner.” Reader review, ????“It’s midnight and I’ve just finished… It was amazing. What a journey.” Reader review, ?????“Magnificent… Had me hooked from beginning to end.” Reader review, ?????“I lived and breathed this book… A story of love, hope, betrayal and friendship.” Reader review, ?????“Absolutely breath-taking! I felt like I needed a fan to relieve the heat… the description was so vivid. I could see the vibrant colours of the flowers and smell the heady aroma. I could hear the cacophony of sound… Terrific love story.” Reader review, ?????“Loved this! I didn’t want this book to end!” Reader review, ?????“Gripping. A novel to lose yourself in.” Reader review, ?????
A private detective investigates a murder that happened while she was in a coma in this romantic suspense mystery by a New York Times–bestselling author.After spending nine months in a coma, Tara Kinsale awakes to devastating news. Her best friend, Alexis, has been murdered, leaving Tara as guardian to her daughter, Claire. And Tara’s husband has divorced her for another woman.Forced to start over, Tara focuses on reopening her P.I. firm and caring for Claire. But soon her world is shattered again when Nick MacMahon, Claire’s uncle, returns from military service in Afghanistan to take guardianship of his niece. The bad dream turns unbearable when Tara learns that something precious was taken from her while she was in a coma.Working with Nick, a man haunted by his own past, Tara begins to investigate the missing months of her life. Together, they will find that secrets don’t stay buried forever . . . even when they are kept in the darkest of hiding places.“The tension steadily escalates to a pulse-pounding climax.” —Publishers WeeklyOriginally published in 2008
Legally Blonde meets urban fantasy in a lighthearted series full of romance, magic, and humor. If twenty-two-year-old Madeline Bennet knows anything for certain, it’s that she’ll get her desired apprenticeship with the Royal Guild. After all, her family is well-connected, and she’s all but dating the grand duke’s nephew.But Madeline does not get her apprenticeship. Instead, she finds herself working with a trio of knight marshals, traipsing around the US, arresting all manner of magical miscreants. And if tracking trolls, running from murderous pixies, and stumbling into a dangerous web of criminal activity isn’t enough to keep her occupied, there’s also Gray, Jonathan, and Eric—the knights themselves.They’re strong. They’re skilled. They’re ridiculously handsome. And they don’t want her on their team.The four must play nice for six months, but can they even manage a week? And what will happen if the knights realize the royal advisor’s daughter isn’t just a prissy girl in heels? She’s harboring a dark secret—one that could prove to be more dangerous than even Madeline imagined.Author’s Note: Though this spicy-sweet series is closed-door, it’s intended for adult audiences. Also, while the books have multiple potential love interests, at the end of the series, Madeline will end up with ONE man only.This complete set includes all five main books in the Obsidian Queen series:Guild of SecretsPrincess of ShadowsKnights of ObsidianCreatures of MidnightQueen of Aparia
ProtectTrace Davidson is determined to protect Christie from her ex-husband who has ordered a hit on her from his jail cell. Trace will do anything it takes, including putting his own life on the line, to make sure Christie survives.PersistSalvatore Reyes of the Jimenez Cartel intends to make sure his ex-wife never makes it to the witness stand to testify against him. Christie is the only one with enough damning evidence to send him to prison for life. If he’s convicted, he’s as good as dead—the drug cartel will kill Salvatore if he doesn’t kill Christie first. Salvatore isn’t going to let her live another day.PrevailTrace and Christie end up on the run. They must keep moving to avoid Salvatore and the cartel’s men. In the midst of danger, Trace and Christie find love