Paranormal
Hunter Dani Black wants nothing more than revenge. Until she meets
Emilie.
A
year ago, the rogue Necromancer Spectre murdered her partner during a
hunt gone wrong. She’s been looking for a way to kill him—and
keep him dead—ever since.
When
rumors of a weapon capable of killing anything surfaces in Dawson,
Maryland, she sets out on a mission to get her hands on it. While
unraveling a web of clues about her own past, Dani runs into the
alluring Emilie Lockgrove, eldest daughter of a magical family
inexplicably tied to Spectre.
Emilie
Lockgrove survived the catastrophic fire that killed her mother and
hospitalized both her and her sister.
Ten
years later, she has returned to Dawson, expecting to confront the
trauma of her past. Instead, she discovers magic is real,
encountering actual ghosts like the necromancer hunting her family
for 200 years.
Dani
intends to kill Spectre…or die trying. Emilie wants to reclaim her
life. To survive, they’ll need to work together to confront their
pasts, break the spell capturing Emilie’s magic, and destroy
Spectre once and for all.
Jen
Karner is a queer writer who never attended college but still did the
required reading. A feminist banshee, she enjoys horror movies,
tabletop games, and debating about her many fandoms. When she isn't
writing, you can find her pretending to catch up on her TBR list,
trying to convince her dog to love her best, or watching D&D
shows.
Jen
was raised in the Baltimore suburbs, where she devoured as many books
as possible and spent her afternoons running amuck in the woods. She
lives with her nesting partner, their dog, and a growing number of
plants.
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2021 Romance Writers of America Vivian Award Finalist
***
From
USA Today bestselling author Kilby Blades, the first in the Hot in
the Kitchen series...
TV
chef Cella journeys to an idyllic seaside town to write an Italian
cookbook. She's also mourning a failed restaurant project, dodging
her predatory agent, and finding respite from soul-crushing fame.
When she learns that her next-door neighbor, hot doctor Max, is the
nephew of a late, famed Italian restaurateur, she convinces him to
teach her authentic touches that will help her write the book.
This
is a mixed blessing for guilt-ridden Max, who botched his own attempt
to become a chef--a failure that's left his aunt's gorgeous
restaurant sitting empty for years. No one has challenged Cella when
it comes to her cooking in ages. Max's fiery disposition sparks her
intuition and reminds her how to feel the food.
But
the heat between Max and Cella may be hotter than the flames on the
stove. Max's gentlemanly nature and Cella's professionalism stop
being enough to keep them apart. With Max's vacation ending and Cella
slated to return to L.A., how will they ever say goodbye?
“Blades
delivers a saucy romance full of lovely characters who complement
each other like a fine wine does a good meal, blending an inviting,
homey locale with scrumptious descriptions of Italian cuisine.
Romance-inclined foodies will love this contemporary.”
-
Publisher's Weekly
“The
Secret Ingredient was a slow-burn, highly developed, and impeccably
detailed romance novel.”
-
T. Rosado, Goodreads
“I
absolutely loved this book. The writing was excellent and the
characters well developed. But the thing that made me keep reading
was how flawlessly the author told the story.”
-
Karen, Amazon reviewer
“By
the time I finished this book I felt as tho[ugh] I had taken a trip
to Italy. It's not set there and I've never been there but the
atmosphere created by this author was absorbing and real.”
-
L_iam, Amazon reviewer
Awards
and Accolades for The Secret Ingredient
2021
Finalist. The RWA Vivian Award
2020
Finalist: The HOLT Medallion
2019
Quarterfinalist: Publisher’s Weekly BookLife Prize for Fiction
Kilby
Blades is a USAToday Bestselling author
of Romance and Women's Fiction. Her debut novel, Snapdragon,
was a HOLT Medallion finalist, a Publisher's Weekly BookLife Prize
Semi-Finalist, and an IPPY Award medalist. Kilby was honored with an
RSJ Emma Award for Best Debut Author in 2018, and has been lauded by
critics for "easing feminism and equality into her novels"
(IndieReader) and "writing characters who complement each other
like a fine wine does a good meal" (Publisher's Weekly).
Time
is a fickle thing. It passes swiftly even though it sags down with
the weight of our lives. Promises were made and hearts were
shattered, but hope has always remained.
Ezlynn and Phoenix
have defied the odds to be together, only to be ripped apart when
fate took a wicked turn. Everything changes when Phoenix makes a
daring escape and lands on Ez’s doorstep-- hunted, sick and
starving for more than just food. After a chain of heart wrenching
events, things seem to turn around as Phoenix finds a safe haven with
an unlikely ally. But erasing the damage inflicted by his father’s
serum has painful consequences. As secrets of his mothers past come
to light and distance between him and Ezlynn begins to take its toll,
Phoenix makes a drastic decision, changing the course of his life and
setting off chaos in its wake.
Can
Ezlynn and Phoenix survive the pinnacle of changes that threaten
everything they have fought for? Or will fate cause their world to
collapse?
Find
out in the sequel to Westwood University, Spellbound.
I
needed a change. A break from life In my hometown where I am forced
to watch those around me have their lives come together, while
mine—mine just stays the same.
Little
did I know that my acceptance to Westwood University, in the
mountains of Western North Carolina, would change my life
forever.
It
started off wonderful, until I found out that the campus was
supposedly haunted. I made a stupid choice, ringing a bell that they
said would open the gates of hell and inducing chaos.
Everyone
hated me. Everyone told me to go home. Except for him.
I
never expected to fall in love. Up until now I was sure that the
supernatural didn’t exist. But he wasn’t human and I wasn’t
crazy....
Alexandria
James was born in California, but raised all over the US due to being
a child of the military. She loves to laugh, sing and write-- when
not spending precious time with her family. Alexandria lives in South
Florida with her husband and two sons.
***
2021 Romance Writers of America Vivian Award Finalist
***
A
flirty, cozy gay rom-com aboard a luxury cruise with handsome heroes,
quirky passengers and an HEA with all the feels.
When
a charming but misguided account manager gets stuck on a cruise to
the Galapagos Islands with his hunky zoologist ex, he might
rediscover his true passion—in and out of the bedroom.
After
art school, Mike Davis gave up on his dream in favor of a stable yet
unfulfilling job. But when he gets an opportunity to teach wealthy
travelers how to paint stunning sunsets, it seems like the perfect
break. Until he finds out he’ll be sharing a suite with his ex,
charming Benton Aldridge—a British scientist cuter than the baby
animals he studies. Mike makes it clear he has no intention of
getting back together with Benton, but sharing a suite makes it
impossible to keep his distance.
As
they climb over volcanic peaks and swim with manatees through
sparkling jade-colored water, can they also help each other have the
confidence to pursue their dreams and follow their hearts?
Philip
William Stover grew up tearing the covers off the romance novels he
devoured so he wouldn't get teased at school. Now he enjoys traveling
the world with his husband of over twenty years and would never
consider defacing any of the books he loves.
“Wow!!!!
It simply took my breath away so much that I finished this book in
one go! Literally took my breath away! I simply couldn’t put the
book down. Unputdownable.” Tropical
Girl Reads Books,
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Her daughter, with emerald eyes and the
sweetest smile, is everything to her. Her whole world. “Mommy,”
the little girl says, touching her mother’s face with trembling
fingers before she’s torn away. “Don’t cry.” Will she ever
see her again?
When
single mother Alison
Nolansets
off with her six-year-old daughter, Hazel,
she can’t wait to spend precious time with her girl. A vacation in
Silent Lake, where snow-topped mountains are surrounded by the colors
of fall, is just what they need. But hours later, Alison and Hazel
vanish into thin air.
Detective
Kay Sharprushes
to the scene. The only evidence that they were ever there is an
abandoned rental car with a suitcase in the back, gummy bears in the
open glove compartment and a teddy bear on the floor.
Kay’s
mind spins. A week before, the body of another woman from out of town
was found wrapped in a blanket, her hair braided and tied with
feathers. Instinct tells her that the cases are connected––and it
won’t be long until more innocent lives are lost.
As
Kay leads a frenzied search, time is against her, but she vows that
Alison and little Hazel will be found alive. She works around the
clock, even though the small town is up in arms, saying she’s
asking too many questions. Then she uncovers a vital clue – a
photograph of the blanket that the first victim was buried in.
Just
when Kay thinks she’s found the missing piece, she realises she’s
being watched. Is she getting too close, or is her own past catching
up with her?
With
a little girl’s life on the line, Kay will stop at nothing. But
will it be enough to get inside the mind of the most twisted killer
she has ever encountered, or will another blameless child be
taken?
A
totally gripping and utterly pulse-pounding crime thriller series for
readers who love Lisa Regan, Robert Dugoni and Kendra Elliot. This
twist-packed page-turner gives “unputdownable” a whole new
meaning!
Leslie
Wolfe is a bestselling author whose novels break the mold of
traditional thrillers. She creates unforgettable, brilliant, strong
women heroes who deliver fast-paced, satisfying suspense, backed up
by extensive background research in technology and psychology.
Leslie
released the first novel, Executive,
in October 2011. It was very well received, including inquiries from
Hollywood. Since then, Leslie published numerous novels and enjoyed
growing success and recognition in the marketplace. Among Leslie’s
most notable works, The
Watson Girl
(2017) was recognized for offering a unique insight into the mind of
a serial killer and a rarely seen first person account of his
actions, in a dramatic and intense procedural thriller.
A
complete list of Leslie’s titles is available at
https://lesliewolfe.com/books/.
Leslie
enjoys engaging with readers every day and would love to hear from
you.
Three
months after the events that took place during the raid of Mt.
Tenebris, Emi and her party are completing their training and
preparing to head back to the mountain. But before they set off,
Queen Vita bestows the title of "Champion" to each of them.
Keeping in line with the legend, they venture out into an ancient
jungle in search of the warrior that will join them as the fourth
champion. Unbeknownst to Emi, the warrior they find has a special
connection to her. After gaining their fourth champion the party
returns home to find that three magical seals have been placed on the
mountain preventing them from entering. Emi learns that the only way
to break the seals is to travel to Foreign Lands and slay the
guardians that are connected to them. Join Emi on her second
adventure as she explores more of the magical world she has fallen
into and discovers new secrets about herself and her family along the
way.
One
night while waiting for her father to get home, ten year old Emi
wanders around her home when she accidentally drops her teddy bear
into a mysterious chest. Anxiously going in after it, Emi falls into
the chest and is teleported to a strange new world. Not long after
waking up in this new world she is saved by her teddy bear who has
come to life and grown several times her size. During her journey to
find a way back home Emi meets several new friends including a royal
guard, a scientist, and many others. Her focus changes from looking
for a way home once she begins uncovering clues that her father may
actually be in the strange land also! With the help of her new
friends Emi embarks on a journey that will change her life forever.
Ian
Primeaux is a new independent author from a small town in Louisiana.
His first book “Emi” is the beginning of a new fantasy series
reminiscent of adventures like “Alice in Wonderland” or “Wizard
of Oz” with a few components inspired by classic role playing
games. Apart from working a full-time management job, Ian spends most
of his free time writing and crafting extensions of the world created
in “Emi” to ensure that there will always be a new story ready to
be told.
"The
magical land of Story meets Brooklyn in this unconventional fairytale
reminiscent of Narnia...a masterpiece..." San Francisco Book
Review
"...an
epic, imaginative portal fantasy touched with welcoming whimsy..."
Publisher's Weekly BookLife Reviews
Prince
Charming grew up, became King, and married and murdered his way
through six of the most famous fairytale princesses. Now the World of
Story is torn by civil war, the Wall has been built, and the Doors
closed.
Knights
and princesses, heroes and magical creatures are refugees in
Brooklyn, the place in this world most hospitable to magic. They
thought they would be home soon.
Fifteen
years later, Brooklyn girl Lilla is chafing at her guardian Gus's
strict rules. Why home school? Why can't she walk two blocks without
a chaperone? And why won't Gus answer questions about her
parents?
Lilla
escapes the rules in her beloved books. She is convinced she can find
a way to the worlds between the pages.
She
is right. Everyone around her has kept one giant secret. Magic is
real. On both sides of the Wall, in Story and in Brooklyn.
Can
Lilla find the Door that will take her to Story, the World that knows
her wildest wishes and her deepest hidden damage, where reward is
limitless and danger is beyond all she can dream?
MAGIC
IS NOT BIRTHDAY CAKE WISHES. MAGIC IS POWER AND TRANSFORMATION.
FIND
THE DOOR.
The
Lost Princess of story is YA crossover. All ages book of
multigenerational urban fantasy/portal fiction/ retold fairy tale
with a Tudor twist. LGBT+ characters.
Recommended
for readers of Seanan McGuire's Wandering Children series, Lev
Grossman's The Magicians series, Melissa Albert's The Hazel
Wood, Hafsah Faizal's We Hunt the Flame, and books by Gregory Maguire
and Terry Pratchett.
Reviews
"The
magical land of Story meets Brooklyn in this unconventional
fairy tale reminiscent of Narnia. Exciting action, fun (and
sometimes messy) adventures, and of course, wondrous magic awaits
readers as the fine line between fantasy and reality is
explored. An homage to refugees who find themselves in a
world harsher than what they have left behind, The Lost Princess of
Story is a masterpiece that is representative of the
real-world issues we face today."
-San Francisco Book
Review
"The sweeping first volume of de Planque's
Chronicles of Story, created as a 'valentine to children's
literature and fantasy', invites readers to sink into an
epic, imaginative portal fantasy touched with welcoming
whimsy...There's amusing banter, an adorable and hungry
teacup-sized dragon, and an enthusiastic narrator given to wordplay
and allegory... Lovers of fairytales and epic adventures will
enjoy this dangerous quest filled with loveable heroes and magical
creatures." A grade.
-Publisher's
Weekly BookLife Reviews
"Author Suzanne de Planque
weaves a marvelous new world for fairy tale and high-fantasy
lovers alike. This endlessly creative novel
is an immersive new chapter to the fairy tales we've known for
generations. The narrative voice is charming, and there
are continuously smart turns of phrase and plays on words. A
tremendous creative achievement, The Lost Princess of Story will
thrill anyone who has ever fallen in love with a story." ⭐⭐⭐⭐
1/2
-Self Publishing Review
"... a great read,
with subtle nods to fairy tales and more current fantasy
fiction... carefully skewers and pays tribute to how fantasy
tales work... Recommended for readers who prefer works by Gregory
Maguire, Terry Pratchett, and works such as Ella
Enchanted."⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Suzanne
de Planque is a writer, actor, and a stay-at-home mom.
Theatrical
credits include off-Broadway and other New York, regional, and tours;
everything from Shakespeare to Sondheim. A few highlights from her
years in the theatre include enacting what must be
every Grimm's
fairytale in her years as the self-proclaimed Queen of Children's
Theater, playing cut-rate Disney princesses at birthday parties,
inspiring a generation of high school students as the DON'T examples
in a series of job-seeking educational videos, and breaking her neck
falling out of a giant teapot dressed as the Dormouse.
The
latter resulted in a career change to playwriting, and a healthy
respect for teacups. Her plays have been commissioned and performed
in New York and regionally. This is her first novel.
She
lives in a little white house in Brooklyn with her husband and son,
an impressive array of costumes, swords, and Original Broadway Cast
albums, and a world-class collection of children's books. She is an
avid collector of antique and vintage children's literature and a fan
of literary
tourism in person and on Pinterest. She has never
passed a wardrobe without checking, just in case.
