The young girl Bailey didn't choose a life full of cruelty and neglect; her adopted mother forced it on her. Now, events are taking shape that will alter the world she has always known. There are wonderful and horrible things that exist in this land. Creatures she has only read about, like werewolves, vampires, dwarves, elves, and those born of magic like witches and the fae. Beings born from Heaven and Hell, demons and angels not seen for centuries. Something is coming. Corrupting darknes...

Afflicted by a centuries-old curse, a warlord slowly surrenders his humanity and descends toward madness. Ballard of Ketach Tor holds no hope of escaping his fate until his son returns home one day, accompanied by a woman of incomparable beauty. His family believes her arrival may herald Ballard's salvation....until they confront her elder sister.Determined to rescue her sibling from ruin, Louvaen Duenda pursues her to a decrepit castle and discovers a household imprisoned ...

When Delia sees the naked man emerging from the stormy sea, she knows he must be more than human. Gorgeous and powerful, the god-like stranger saves her from certain death, but his rescue comes at a price: herself.Note: Swept Away is a novelette/short story of approximately 8,000 words (50 print pages) set in the world of the Krinar Chronicles. It’s about the start of Arus & Delia’s relationship in Ancient Greece. It can be read as a standalone or after the Krinar Chronicles trilog...

#1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts presents three of her favorite tales of love and magic—together in one volume for the first time.THE WITCHING HOURA kingdom is plagued by tragedy until a wizard-god’s spell brings forth a courageous and beautiful young woman who must follow her heart in love and follow her destiny in battle...WINTER ROSEA young queen heals a wounded soldier on a remote island cursed with eternal wint...

A trilogy of short stories from the worlds of Master of Crows, Entreat Me and Radiance.STRONG BLOOD (3,504 words) – Ballard de Sauveterre from ENTREAT ME crosses time to share a drink with Silhara of Neith from MASTER OF CROWS and discovers a connection that spans generations.CROW AWAKENED (2,975 words) – A short follow-up to THE BRUSH OF BLACK WINGS in which a terrified Silhara finally learns why his beloved wife Martise is fading before his eyes.A MATTER OF TRUST ...

New York Times Bestselling author L.P. Dover delivers smoldering passion and gripping suspense in the epic Forever Fae conclusion.Armed with an ancient scroll, the fae have discovered how to defeat the dark sorcerer and his evil reign. But, unfortunately, one thing stands in the way of them implementing it. All four courts must be bonded for them to become invincible.The bond of Ariella of the Summer Court, and Brayden, of the Winter Court will not come easy. Ariella is kno...

**previously published in the Gathering Darkness boxed setIt was only supposed to be one hookup. One hot night to ease the mating urge of his race’s fertile period.But after scorching, up-against-the-wall sex in a darkened club, Tanner can’t get Saige out of his mind. And when he spots her the next day, in league with an enemy, he’s determined to uncover more about her than her delectable curves.Saige knows Tanner is one of the good guys. And that’s why she can neve...

Maids don't ever get to go to the ball... do they?Jace Connors:Stretched thin from running a business and organizing a wedding, the last thing Jace needs is the world's most eligible bachelorettes trying to sneak their way into his bed. When he meets Ella grooming the inn's horses, though, she leaves him breathless. Jace knows that he can't let her get away...Ella McDaniels:What starts as an almost-kiss in the barn ...

Princess Ivy has one goal—end the war against the Forces of Darkness.Ivy’s magic is more powerful than any other Royal’s, but she needs a battle partner who can help her harness it. Prince Zach’s unparalleled skill with a sword should make them an unstoppable pair—if only they could agree on...well, just about anything.But Ivy’s magic can only fully unlock with Zach’s help, and he’s not exactly cooperating.Zach believes Ivy’s magic is dangerous. Iv...

A frozen world. Monstrous Secrets. Forbidden love.In the frozen world of the Frost, only mysterious blue flowers that bloom in the snow keep the monsters at bay. The air is icy cold. It's easy to get lost. One wrong move and a person could end up dead.Lia Weaver knows this better than anyone.After monsters kill her parents, Lia must keep the family farm running in their place. She follows the rules of the village: Don't talk to outsiders. Don't go into the Frost at ...

All Dagdron wanted was to spend a solitary summer in Cliffmount, far away from the Adventurers’ Academy. But when a handful of surprise visitors show up, he and Earl Valorington are sent running for their lives. During their travels, a quirky farmer-enchanter gives them a magical sphere, which guides them to the Shrine of Avooblis, the home of an ancient wizard. In exchange for information about the Arches of Avooblis, Dagdron and Earl embark on a quest, but soon find that uncovering the p...

Dagdron Obor and Earl Valorington have moved on from the Arches of Avooblis, and Earl has big plans to spend the summer preparing for their third and final year at the Adventurers’ Academy. But then Dagdron’s dad disappears, the sinister and powerful Backer attacks them, and Wendahl gives them a quest to rescue Dagdron’s mom from Avooblis. Dagdron and Earl join with their academy companions, Elloriana Loftloomburg and Lita Valk, to search out Mazannanan’s secret treasure all while trying t...