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Kingdom of the Wicked Complete Trilogy
by Kerri ManiscalcoThe complete trilogy of Kingdom of the Wicked, Kingdom of the Cursed and Kingdom of the Feared, the sinfully sexy fantasy romance series by #1 New York Times bestselling Kerri Maniscalco.Two sisters. One brutal murder. A quest for vengeance that will unleash Hell itself . . .Emilia and her twin sister Vittoria are streghe - witches who live secretly among humans, avoiding notice and persecution. One night, Vittoria misses dinner service at the family's renowned Sicilian restaurant. Emilia soon finds the body of her beloved twin . . . desecrated beyond belief. Devastated, Emilia sets out to find her sister's killer and to seek vengeance at any cost-even if it means using dark magic that's been long forbidden.Then Emilia meets Wrath, one of the Wicked-princes of Hell she has been warned against in tales since she was a child. Wrath claims to be on Emilia's side, tasked by his master with solving the series of women's murders on the island. But when it comes to the Wicked, nothing is as it seems . . .----'Intoxicating' Elizabeth Lim'A fast-paced adventure steeped in a luscious and dark world' Chloe Gong
Kingdom/Order Part 1
by Reid PsaltisKingdom/Order is a three-part series about a man and the natural world trying to communicate with each other. Hauntingly illustrated, Kingdom/Order focuses less on dialogue and more on the fluid nature of language. <P><P>As the man travels further into nature, how will his conversation with it change? Whatever else happens, the world Psaltis establishes will certainly leave you speechless and hungry for more.
Kingdoms of Light: Carnivores Of Light And Darkness, Into The Thinking Kingdoms, And A Triumph Of Souls (Journeys Of The Catechist Ser.)
by Alan Dean FosterSix unlikely heroes must save a magical realm from dark sorcery in this delightful fantasy from New York Times–bestselling author Alan Dean Foster. Wizard Susname Enyndd was the Gowdlands&’ kingdom&’s most powerful protector. Then the sinister Khaxan Mundurucu and a band of goblin-warlocks from the Totumakk Horde conjured up a curse that reduced the wizard to ash and leeched all the color from the land. But with Enyndd&’s death came a spell that enchanted his six familiar pets—the terrier Oskar, the songbird Taj, the boa Samm, and the cats Cezer, Cocoa, and Mamakitty—transforming them into human beings capable of wielding magic. Now, the six companions must embark on a quest into a rainbow to find the one thing that can lift the evil curse: the White Light. As they travel through myriad colorful kingdoms while avoiding deadly enemies, each must learn how to control their magical powers—and try to get the hang of being human. But at the end of the rainbow, the heroes discover an unsettling truth about their quest—and about the magic that can bring about the end of everything . . . &“[An] action-packed fantasy, one that might have come straight from the vaults of Disney.&” —Publishers Weekly &“Humor and wit enliven this quest-tale.&” —Library Journal
Kingfisher
by Patricia A. McKillipHidden away from the world by his mother, the powerful sorceress Heloise Oliver, Pierce has grown up working in her restaurant in Desolation Point. One day, unexpectedly, strangers pass through town on the way to the legendary capital city. Look for us, they tell Pierce, if you come to Severluna. You might find a place for yourself in King Arden s court. Lured by a future far away from the bleak northern coast, Pierce makes his choice. Heloise, bereft and furious, tells her son the truth: about his father, a knight in King Arden s court; about an older brother he never knew existed; about his father s destructive love for King Arden s queen, and Heloise s decision to raise her younger son alone. As Pierce journeys to Severluna, his path twists and turns through other lives and mysteries: an inn where ancient rites are celebrated, though no one will speak of them; a legendary local chef whose delicacies leave diners slowly withering from hunger; his mysterious wife, who steals Pierce s heart; a young woman whose need to escape is even greater than Pierce s; and finally, in Severluna, King Arden's youngest son, who is urged by strange and lovely forces to sacrifice his father s kingdom. Things are changing in that kingdom. Oldmagic is on the rise. The immensely powerful artifact of an ancient god has come to light, and the king is gathering his knights to quest for this profound mystery, which may restore the kingdom to its former glory or destroy it..."
Kingmaker's Kill: A Why Choose New Adult/ YA Paranormal Fantasy Bully Romance (Kingmakers of Kingsbury #3)
by Rachel AngelThe Choosing will come to an end and the Kingmaker will be announced, but first... will there be a war at Kingsbury Castle that will change everything? As Violet Kingsbury, I was born to be a kingmaker. In a time when wars were common and thrones were fought after, the only name that could bring about peace...the only man that could trump the decrees of kings was Kingsbury. The Kingmaker. But when the legendary Kingmaker is disposed, and the time of the Choosing has come, can I, the daughter of The Kingmaker rise to take the place of my father? I am about to find out as the strongest, most capable, and most legendary princes across the lands come to challenge me for the Choosing including 4 of the most handsome princes who not only wants to win, but to want to win me, too: Avery Axel Reggie Ollie Becoming Kingmaker, even as The Kingmaker's daughter, will not be easy in a male world where ladies were supposed to be damsels who needed saving. To become Kingmaker, I will prove to all, especially the princes, that I am here to stay, and will be the one doing the saving. * *Kingmaker's Kings is the first book in the Kingmakers of Kingsbury Series, a Reverse Harem Bully Romance with mixed genres elements, action, and mature scenes recommended for age 17 and up.
Kingmaker's Kings (Kingmakers of Kingsbury #1)
by Rachel AngelViolet Kingsbury was born to be a kingmaker. In a time when wars were common and thrones were fought after, the only name that could bring about peace...the only man that could trump the decrees of kings was Kingsbury. The Kingmaker. But when the legendary Kingmaker is disposed, and the time of the Choosing has come, can the daughter of The Kingmaker rise to take the place of her father? She is about to find out as the strongest, most capable, and most legendary princes across the lands come to challenge her for the Choosing. Becoming Kingmaker, even as The Kingmaker's daughter, will not be easy in a male world where ladies were supposed to be damsels who needed saving. To become Kingmaker, Violet will prove to all, especially the princes, that she's here to stay, and will be the one doing the saving. **Kingmaker's Kings is the first book in the Kingmakers of Kingsbury Series, a Reverse Harem Bully Romance with mixed genres elements, action, and mature scenes recommended for age 17 and up. This series is tied to the Bad Boy Royals of Kingsbury Prep universe, but can be read before, during, or after the Kingsbury Prep Series. It can also be a standalone series.
Kingmaker's Kiss: A Why Choose YA/New Adult Paranormal Fantasy Bully Romance (Kingmakers of Kingsbury #2)
by Rachel AngelAs Violet Kingsbury, I was born to be a kingmaker. In a time when wars were common and thrones were fought after, the only name that could bring about peace...the only man that could trump the decrees of kings was Kingsbury. The Kingmaker. But when the legendary Kingmaker is disposed, and the time of the Choosing has come, can I, the daughter of The Kingmaker rise to take the place of my father? I am about to find out as the strongest, most capable, and most legendary princes across the lands come to challenge me for the Choosing including 4 of the most handsome princes who not only wants to win, but want to win me, too: Avery Axel Reggie Ollie Becoming Kingmaker, even as The Kingmaker's daughter, will not be easy in a male world where ladies were supposed to be damsels who needed saving. To become Kingmaker, I will prove to all, especially the princes, that I am here to stay, and will be the one doing the saving. **Kingmaker's Kings is the first book in the Kingmakers of Kingsbury Series, a Reverse Harem Bully Romance with mixed genres elements, action, and mature scenes recommended for age 18 and up. This is a Why Choose romance, a romance subgenre which means there are three or more romantic interests for the heroine
The King's Justice
by Stephen R. DonaldsonTwo new, original novellas--Donaldson's first publication since finishing the Thomas Covenant series--are a sure cause for celebration among his many fans. In The King's Justice, a stranger dressed in black arrives in the village of Settle's Crossways, following the scent of a terrible crime. He even calls himself "Black," though almost certainly that is not his name. The people of the village discover that they have a surprising urge to cooperate with this stranger, though the desire of inhabitants of quiet villages to cooperate with strangers is not common in their land, or most lands. But this gift will not save him as he discovers the nature of the evil concealed in Settle's Crossways. The "Augur's Gambit" is a daring plan created by Mayhew Gordian, Hieronomer to the Queen of Indemnie, a plan to save his Queen and his country. Gordian is a reader of entrails. In the bodies of chickens, lambs, piglets, and one stillborn infant he sees the same message: the island nation of Indemnie is doomed. But even in the face of certain destruction a man may fight, and the Hieronomer is utterly loyal to his beautiful Queen--and to her only daughter. The "Augur's Gambit" is his mad attempt to save a kingdom.
Kings of the Dead
by Tony FavilleA group of survivalists are ready for the undead apocalypse, but no amount of disaster prep could anticipate what’s next in this zombie thriller. When the H1N1 “Swine Flu” virus mutates it begins to not only kill those who have received the vaccination, but also bring on the unthinkable: the dead reanimate.Cole Helman and his friends are not only survival experts, they’ve spent hours discussing and preparing for just this event. Now they’re heading to the hills before the cities become clogged with looting and riots. But the group knows all too well that the living dead are just the beginning of their problems, and they’ll eventually have to deal with the selfishness and cruelty of the living in this new post-apocalyptic world. And a chance encounter at a secret military installation may reveal a conspiracy bigger than any of them had imagined…
Kiss
by Francine PascalI've heard that you can learn everything you want to know about a man's heart through just one kiss. We'll see about that.
Kiss and Kill: Tales of Erotic Horror (The Hot Blood Series #8)
by Jeff Gelb Michael GarrettSixteen tales of dread and desire by Nancy Holder, Max Allan Collins, Graham Masterton, and others reveal our deepest fantasies. The eighth anthology in Jeff Gelb and Michael Garrett&’s boundary-breaking Hot Blood erotic horror series delivers sixteen thrilling tales that will leave readers tied up ever tighter, even as the stories themselves defy all restraint. Four-time Bram Stoker Award–winner Nancy Holder, Shamus Award–winning and bestselling author Max Allan Collins, and award-winning authors Graham Masterton and Brian Hodge are just a few of the writers who bring the Hot Blood series to new heights. Nebula Award–winner Edward Bryant, reviewing for Locus, said &“the variety will appeal to your every kink.&” Praise for the Hot Blood series &“Read Hot Blood late at night when the wind is blowing hard and the moon is full.&” —Playboy &“Outstanding . . . A daring combination of sex and terror.&” —Cemetery Dance &“[An] aggressive and daring approach to erotic horror . . . Riveting.&” —Gauntlet &“Seek out this one (or its predecessors) for some naughty fun.&” —Booklovers
Kiss Me, Satan! (Kiss me, Satan)
by Victor GischlerCassian Steele is boss of the werewolf mafia in the Big Easy, and he's got a problem. The old witch Verona has discovered his secret and gone into hiding. Cassian wants her dead. So he sends out the word: An open contract. The first monster to dust Verona gets a big payday. Werewolf mobsters, vampire maids, a voodoo cowboy, zombie ninjas, and even a playboy wizard show up to try to collect the bounty. What they don't realize is that Barnabus Black, a demon desperately trying to regain his halo, is her protector. Written by Victor Gischler (Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Spike--A Dark Place, Punisher MAX, X-Men) with art from Juan Ferreyra (Colder, Rex Mundi)!
Kiss Me, You Animal - Book Three in the Divination Falls trilogy
by Sommer MarsdenBook Three in the Divination Falls Trilogy by Sommer Marsden.Leaving behind a violent ex and coming to a new town isn’t on Tate Moore’s list of fun things to do. And his newfound psychic abilities are becoming more of a hindrance than a help. So he’s having a wee bit of trouble controlling his temper. Hence a fight his first night in Divination Falls with a cocky, yet gorgeous, stranger. A tall, dark and handsome stranger, just to drag that cliché into the mix.Finding his niche in such a small, tight-knit town won’t be easy, but keeping busy will definitely help. Which is how Tate finds himself slinging hash from a rebuilt trailer and trying to convince himself that hooking up with that hunky Cheat MacDougal would be a very bad idea. After all, a fox and a horse? It sounds like the beginning to a bad joke. And yet…Despite his annoying concerns, Tate’s starting to think the one thing that can soothe the sting of having to run from his past is running toward his future. And though temporary, being with Cheat might be part of his future.In the midst of his emotional turmoil, fist fights and trying to get a food truck going in a town full of hungry shifters, his pesky new talents are warning him of a stranger in his new land. Tate’s cryptic but accurate intuition tells him the worse thing possible, they could all be in danger…
Kiss of Death: The Morganville Vampires (The Morganville Vampires #8)
by Rachel CaineA new chapter in the New York Times bestselling Morganville Vampires saga. Vampire musician Michael Glass has attracted the attention of a big- time producer who wants to cut a demo and play some gigs-which means Michael will have to enter the human world. For this, he's been assigned escorts that include both a dangerous immortal as well as Michael's all-too-human friends. And with that mix of personalities, this is going to be a road trip from hell...
Kiss of Death
by P.D. MartinA young woman's body is found with puncture marks on her neck, and soon the delicious word vampire is on everyone's lips. All of FBI profiler Sophie Anderson's skills—psychic and psychological—will be needed for her to determine whether this was a thrill kill or something even more sinister.Exploring the blood bars and Goth clubs of L.A., Sophie immerses herself in the seductive culture of self-styled vampires. Posing as the alluring Lady Veronica and infiltrating a notorious clan, Sophie will learn just how deep the fantasy goes for some believers.When life requires death, nothing is sacred.
The Kiss of Death
by Marcus SedgwickA dark and gothic novel of vampires and 18th Century Venice, filled with mystery and intrigue. A captivating story of love and loss, THE KISS OF DEATH is a stunning companion volume to the bestselling MY SWORDHAND IS SINGING.Peter's ongoing search for the Shadow Queen leads him to Venice - the fabled city with lapping waterways, crumbling magnificence, dark, twisting alleyways and surprising piazzas. A city whose beauty disguises many ugly secrets. The Shadow Queen is there, gathering strength, recruiting a new army of the Undead for a final confrontation.Marko and Sorrel meet in Venice for the first time. They must uncover the mystery of what has happened both to Sorrel's father, who is plagued by a strange madness that prevents him from sleeping, and to Marko's father, a doctor, who has mysteriously gone missing after travelling to Venice to help his old friend . . .
The Kiss of Death
by Marcus SedgwickA dark and gothic novel of vampires and 18th Century Venice, filled with mystery and intrigue. A captivating story of love and loss, THE KISS OF DEATH is a stunning companion volume to the bestselling MY SWORDHAND IS SINGING.Peter's ongoing search for the Shadow Queen leads him to Venice - the fabled city with lapping waterways, crumbling magnificence, dark, twisting alleyways and surprising piazzas. A city whose beauty disguises many ugly secrets. The Shadow Queen is there, gathering strength, recruiting a new army of the Undead for a final confrontation.Marko and Sorrel meet in Venice for the first time. They must uncover the mystery of what has happened both to Sorrel's father, who is plagued by a strange madness that prevents him from sleeping, and to Marko's father, a doctor, who has mysteriously gone missing after travelling to Venice to help his old friend . . .
Kiss of the Dark Prince
by Jade AstorAmerican exchange student Luke Martin is surprised to meet a member of royalty while attending a British university. Though Luke is skeptical of a mystical Gothic castle wedged between Austria and Hungary where gargoyles come to life and the supernatural is the norm, Boris von Schatten and his tales of a tyrannical half-brother ignite Luke's curiosity. Attracted to Boris, Luke jumps at the offer to spend summer break in Schattenberg. But when he arrives at the castle, he is met by Georg, the mysterious and darkly seductive half-brother, and he learns that Boris has disappeared. Despite two deaths and increasing evidence that Georg may have murdered Boris, Luke is drawn to Georg. Surely he isn't as demonic as everyone believes. Luke continues to trust him until blood-soaked clothing belonging to Boris is found in a nearby ravine. Georg may be the victim of a curse, but he assures Luke he is no murderer and Boris is truly the cruel one. Though Luke flees the castle, the secrets follow him, and while he ponders Georg's supposed madness, Luke discovers that Boris's disappearance may be even more sinister than it appears.
Kissed by the Wave (The Forbidden Realm #1)
by Serena GilleyBeyond the limits of sight, magical beings live in the Forbidden Realm. The two worlds were once connected, but the desires of man forced their separation. Now, desire may bring them back together . . . Aliya is a mermaid with an obsession. Though contact with humans is strictly forbidden, she can't seem to stay away from the incredibly handsome Devin, who visits her lake night after night. Her body and soul have never been drawn to anyone like this before. Deciding that her longing for Devin is worth the risk, she goes to him. As their lust for each other deepens, Aliya grows to need his touch as much as she needs water.Devin believed Aliya was a perfect fantasy his mind created-until the breathtaking mermaid swims to shore. Courtesy of a magical wish, Aliya is newly human, and she and Devin give in to their passion again and again. But Aliya's mortal form is only temporary. If they don't have the strength to part ways when the time comes, their illicit love could rock the balance between the realms forever . . .
Kisses from Hell
by Francesca Lia Block Richelle Mead Kristin Cast Kelley Armstrong Alyson NoëlThis irresistible collection features stories of love amid vampires by five of today's hottest authors--Kristin Cast (Tempted), Richelle Mead (Vampire Academy), Alyson Noël (Evermore), Kelley Armstrong (The Summoning), and Francesca Lia Block (Pretty Dead). From a fugitive vampire forced to trust a boy who might work for the group bent on destroying her to the legendary romance of two immortals whose love compels them to risk everything, this heart-pounding collection brings new meaning to the words "love you forever." Whether you're into romances that are dark and moody or light and fun, these stories will quench that insatiable thirst for enchanting tales of the beautiful undead.
Kissing Carrion
by Gemma FilesSeventeen short stories of horror and dark fantasy—including an International Horror Guild Award winner—by the author of the Hexslinger Trilogy. In this short story collection from Gemma Files—featuring “The Emperor’s Old Bones”, winner of the 1999 International Horror Guild Award for Best Short Fiction, and five never-before-published stories—we tour the overlooked intersections between wilderness and civilization where secret dances of fear and pain are performed and hunters and hunted change roles. “At her best, in pieces like ‘Skeleton Bitch,’ ‘Keepsake,’ ‘Skin City’ and ‘Mouthful of Pins,’ Gemma Files transcends mere storytelling and her prose approaches the poetic, a prose poetry of terror and awe, ruin and pain and horror and constant sorrow. Here are words placed just so, precisely employed in an artistic economy that few writers ever bother to learn.” —Caitlin R. Kiernan, from the introduction
Kissing Carrion: Stories
by Gemma FilesThe first horror story collection from the author of Experimental Film, &“one of the most powerful and unique voices in weird fiction today&” (Paul Tremblay, award-winning author of A Head Full of Ghosts). These seventeen tales take readers into the uniquely twisted mind of &“one of Canada&’s most promising new horror writers&” (Publishers Weekly). From a live necrophilia show starring reanimated corpses to a confrontation between a security guard and inhuman squatters, from who can be found at an all-night laundromat to what lies in wait at the bottom of the sea, from undead addictions to all-consuming obsessions, Kissing Carrion is &“a journey through some of the most beautifully rendered visions of darkness and death to be published this past year. . . . Fans of Poppy Z. Brite, Charlee Jacob, and Clive Barker should enjoy this collection immensely&” (SF Reader). Praise for Gemma Files &“One of the standout horror novels of 2015 . . . From an author who has already established herself as one of the genre&’s most original and innovative voices, Experimental Film is a remarkable achievement.&” —Los Angeles Review of Books &“[We Will All Go Down Together] is a vivid, haunting mix of horror and fantasy woven together through a complex fugue of short stories. The effect is powerful. It&’s a book you have to work hard at, in order to make sure you&’re not missing any of the peripheral connections. But it rewards the effort, and then some.&” —Entertainment Weekly &“The recent republication of Gemma Files&’s first two collections of short fiction, Kissing Carrion and The Worm in Every Heart, was a reminder of how long and how well she has been writing.&” —Locus
Kissing Coffins (Vampire Kisses #2)
by Ellen SchreiberLife in "Dullsville" has become far from dull for goth-girl Raven. After meeting Alexander Sterling -- a night-thriving, shadowy dream guy -- her dark world suddenly has a bright glow. But as in her favorite movie, "Kissing Coffins", Raven knows that love always has its complications. And Alexander has a secret-a secret she must quietly guard. When he mysteriously disappears, Raven finds herself on a dangerous chase to find him. What she encounters is more terrifying than she could have imagined-including a life-transforming decision she may not be ready to sink her teeth into.
Kithric's Mountain
by Jessica PayseurKithric, an aging dragon tamer, leads a solitary life atop his mountain, until the day he accidentally traps a dragon that is more than he seems. Expecting to be killed for capturing a dragon shifter, Kithric instead finds himself spared and left to deal with his continued solitude. He finds he can't be rid of Ylfrin the dragon shifter that easily, though, and as Ylfrin continues to return, bit by bit Kithric begins to fall for him and starts to value using what life he has left to the fullest. But before he and Ylfrin can explore their feelings, they must first confront dangers and corrupt forces encroaching from outside Kithric's Mountain.A story from the Dreamspinner Press 2015 Daily Dose package "Never Too Late."
Kitty and the Silver Bullet (Kitty Norville Series, #4)
by Carrie VaughnKitty's radio show is as popular as ever and she has a boyfriend who actually seems to understand her. Can she finally settle down to a normal life? Not if this is just the calm before the storm. When her mother falls ill, Kitty rushes back to Denver--and right back to the abusive pack of werewolves she escaped a year ago. To make matters worse, a war is brewing between the city's two oldest vampires, threatening the whole supernatural community. Though she wants to stay neutral, Kitty is again drawn into a world of politics and violence. To protect her family, her lover, and herself, she'll have to choose sides. And maybe become what she hates--a killer.