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A Donzela Caçadora: O Diabólico DeVere, Livro 2
by Victoria Vane** Melhor romance digital pelo Library Journal ** Vale tudo no amor e no rapto... Vesta Chambers, mimada e paparicada desde a morte de sua mãe, está se preparando para a sua estreia na sociedade, quando vê o seu pai retornando de Londres com uma esposa! Com o seu mundo virado de cabeça para baixo, Vesta acompanha a sua madrinha, Diana, até Londres, onde fica apaixonada no instante em que põe os olhos no capitão Hewett DeVere, comandante dos Décimos Sétimos Dragões da Luz. O capitão Hew DeVere, irmão mais novo do padrinho de Vesta, o diabólico visconde Ludovic DeVere, retornou da guerra americana com cicatrizes pelo corpo, desiludido e ansioso para se estabelecer em uma vida tranquila e respeitável. Quando Hew volta a sua atenção para a viúva Diana Chambers, Vesta se prepara, tomando medidas extremas para provar o quão errado ele está. Mas Hew não sobreviveu ao pior da guerra apenas para sucumbir às artimanhas de Vesta. Uma hilariante comédia romântica, que coloca uma pretensa caçadora contra um herói galante, em uma épica guerra de vontades.
A Donzela Que Veio da Névoa
by Tanya Anne Crosby Tânia NezioDurante toda sua vida, Sorcha dún Scoti sempre soube que era diferente. Agora, o futuro do seu clã está incerto, e Una, sua amada mentora foi embora. A mais jovem dos dún Scoti recebe de herança o amado keek stane de Una - e com ele, o dom da visão. E assim, a verdade de seu nascimento e morte é revelada. Para salvar a si mesma e salvar seu clã, Sorcha tem que sair do Vale e viajar para uma ilha remota nas Hébridas Exteriores, onde ela espera se reunir com Una; mas apesar de seu dom de clarividência, alguns perigos que Sorcha não poderia prever, vão acontecer durante a viagem... Cego por sua dor, Caden MacSwein, como uma fera, se isolou em seu castelo junto ao mar. Sussurram que ele matou seu próprio irmão, e agora está amaldiçoado pelos deuses. Quando uma donzela de Inverness chega às margens de sua ilha na véspera da aparição de uma estranha estrela, Caden convence-se que ela tem a chave para o retorno de sua visão. Mas ele deve entender que sua cegueira vem de dentro... ou ele nunca vai salvar “A Donzela Que Veio da Névoa” do perigo que a persegue. Rica em história e amor, A DONZELA QUE VEIO DA NÉVOA continua a história que começou com HIGHLAND FIRE, e continuou com HIGHLAND STORM. Este é o livro # 4 da série Os Guardiões da Pedra Sagrada.
A Donzela e o Dragão
by Camila WinterA Donzela e o Dragão por Camila Winter Montfort Saga Romântica Medieval A Donzela e o Dragão A chegada de um belo cavalheiro francês ao convento de Santa María D'Este em busca de sua namorada fugitiva será o início desta história de amor e aventura ambientada na França e na Itália no século 15. Etienne de Montfault acaba de encontrar uma noiva pudica que o deixou plantado no altar e planeja levá-la à força se necessário, mas a noviça faz de tudo para evitá-lo. E enquanto ele aguarda impacientemente a noiva esquiva, uma bela noviça do convento chamada Annabella Rosselli cruza seu caminho. A dama olha para ele e cativa seu coração instantaneamente. Mas é um amor proibido e condenado, um amor que não tem futuro. Ele sabe que deve regressar com a noiva ao seu país, porque para isso fez uma longa e perigosa viagem desde Provença, mas não consegue parar de pensar naquela bela noviça da Provença de cabelos dourados e um olhar tão doce que o espia escondida no jardim todas as manhãs ...
A Door to Midnight (Midnight Shifters Ser. #3)
by Renee GeorgeA Door to Midnight, from USA Today bestselling paranormal romance author Renee George will keep you on the edge of your seat. Monsters, mystery, and magic combine in this action packed paranormal romance, Book 3 in the Midnight Shifters series. When destiny knocks at your door after midnight, you let him in!In order to satisfy her irresponsible father's vast gambling debts, Emily Henley agrees to be a live-in companion for the casino's owner--the mysterious billionaire recluse Marcus Tsavaras. She soon learns why Marcus hides from the world: he is a two-headed beast of legend, a chimera. Emily is determined to erase her father's debt, and not even Marcus's monstrous appearance will frighten her away.For thousands of years, Marcus has lived under his father's bitter curse and hallowed blessing, a duality that tortures him daily. Though he is the master of doors, able to open portals to any place at any time, he is also doomed to a singular existence without hope or love. Until he meets curvaceous and beautiful Emily, who may well be the one to chase away his shadows and open his heart to love.But in the beast's world of magic and supernatural beings, there lurks a danger. One that threatens not only their love... but their very lives.This paranormal shifter romantic suspense contains a Chimera, magic, and supernatural beings. A Door to Midnight is an adult fairy tale that will keep you turning the pages from start to finish.Previously published: (2015) Taming the Monsters Anthology
A Door to the Heart
by Thomas Grant BrusoAs Josh Tully returns home from running errands, he stumbles across a handsome man leaving his apartment complex. Distracted by the charming new stranger, Josh spills his groceries across the front stoop. As the new neighbor helps Josh pick up his belongings, a sudden surge of electricity sparks between the two young men.When Eddie returns to Josh’s apartment with a fresh gallon of milk, a chance meeting turns into mutual attraction. But a severe case of pneumonia lands Josh in the hospital and Eddie stays at his side, and their budding friendship deepens.Eddie is not the nesting type, and he does not stay in one place for long. But as days turn to weeks, something in Josh’s laid-back persona draws Eddie to the small Minnesota town of Gordonville and through the door of Josh’s heart.Will Eddie decide to stay this time ... and for how long?
A Dose of Passion
by Sharon C. CooperA prescription for sweet satisfaction... Pediatrician Macy Carter has been so busy expanding her practice she's had no time to build the family she craves. Her late, much-loved surrogate father apparently had some matchmaking in mind when he arranged for a sexy architect to take over his home and company. Too bad Derek is a single dad who's been there, done that, and intends to remain unattached. Their priorities are totally out of sync. Their chemistry? Unbelievably potent. Thanks to his former mentor, Derek Logan just inherited an architectural business, a house and the gorgeous client next door. He's keeping away from forever relationships, but this doctor's sensual touch is addictive. Helping Macy build her dream medical complex awakens Derek to how much more he now wants out of life. But has he hesitated too long to prove he's ready for and deserving of her love?
A Double Christmas Surprise (A Marrying a McCabe Romance #1)
by Cathy Gillen ThackerIt was the perfect relationship…until the stick turned blue! Ellie Fitzgerald is lucky. She has a longtime love affair with the man she adores and has also kept her independence. Because Joe is in the Special Forces, their time together is precious…and fleeting, because of his frequent deployments. When the pair discover Ellie is pregnant—with two babies!—Joe is set on finally making things official and getting married. The Texas soldier begins work on a new plan that Ellie knows nothing about—but until he can reveal his plan, he risks losing her forever. Can Joe convince her that he will always be there for her…before their Christmas babies arrive? From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness.A Marrying a McCabe RomanceBook 1: A Double Christmas SurpriseBook 2: Stand-In Texas Dad
A Double Dose of Happiness (Furever Yours #11)
by Teri WilsonA home full of chaos…and comfort. With three-year-old twins to raise, widower Ian Parsons temporarily hires Rachel Gray hoping she&’ll solve all their problems. And soon the nanny is working wonders with his girls…and Ian. Rachel even has him agreeing to adopt a bonded dog and cat because the twins love them. He&’s laughing, smiling and falling in love again. But will Ian need a double dose of courage to ask Rachel to stay…as his wife? From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness. Furever Yours Book 1: A New Leash on Love by Melissa SenateBook 2: How to Rescue a Family by Teri WilsonBook 3: Not Just the Girl Next Door by Stacy ConnellyBook 4: The Nanny Clause by Karen Rose SmithBook 5: The City Girl's Homecoming by Kathy DouglassBook 6: It Started with a Pregnancy by Christy JeffriesBook 7: Home is Where the Hound Is by Melissa SenateBook 8: More Than a Temporary Family by Marie FerrarellaBook 9: The Bookshop Rescue by Rochelle AlersBook 10: Love off the Leash by Tara Taylor QuinnBook 11: A Double Dose of Happiness by Teri WilsonBook 12: It Started with a Puppy by Christy Jeffries
A Double Dose of Love: An Amish Mail-order Bride Novel (An Amish Mail-Order Bride Novel #1)
by Kathleen FullerPrepare for a double dose of romance and fun when two sets of Amish twins find love.Identical brothers Zeb and Zeke Bontrager aren&’t looking for love. They have their hands full with a new horse farm, a half-finished ranch house, and a wild colt, thanks to Zeke&’s hasty business dealings. Now Zeb must contend with Zeke&’s bad decisions, hidden debts, and tendency to avoid responsibility, which threaten their good standing in the Birch Creek Amish community.When a newspaper ad prompts Darla King to travel to Birch Creek in search of a husband, her identical twin, Amanda, promises their parents she&’ll convince Darla to come home. After all, Amanda is the responsible and reliable one. She has always protected Darla, who acts on impulse and trusts people too easily. The sisters&’ close relationship is strained as Darla asserts her independence and Amanda grapples with regrets of her past and the longings of her own heart.When Zeb and Amanda join forces to protect Darla and Zeke from each other, none of them can possibly predict the outcome as all four come face-to-face with their highest hopes and deepest insecurities in the first installment of the Amish Mail-Order Bride series.
A Double Wedding
by Patricia KnollDouble trouble! Daniel Wisdom was determined that his father, Lawrence, wouldn't fall for another gold digger. Okay, Leila Carlton and her granddaughter Silvey didn't much look like mercenary types, but you could never be sure.... Silvey Carlton wasn't keen on her grandmother becoming the fifth Mrs. Lawrence Wisdom. But she knew true love when she saw it. So, if Daniel was determined to think the worst of her--and Leila--Silvey would just have to prove him wrong. Leila and Lawrence were sure of two thing: they would get married--and get Daniel and Silvey to realize they were meant for each other, too!
A Dove at Midnight
by Rexanne BecnelThe heir to her father&’s castle, a devout maiden must face the perils of power—and the dangers of love—in this &“thoroughly charming&” historical romance (The Times-Picayune). Lady Joanna Preston lives cloistered behind the walls of a nunnery, sealed away from a world of savagery and sorrow. As heir to the sought-after Oxwich Castle, Joanna has vowed never to love or take a husband, denying herself the passion she has secretly dreamed of. When Sir Rylan Kempe, Lord of Blaecston, a fierce yet noble warrior-knight locked in a vengeful battle with a royal enemy, comes to claim her and her castle in the name of ultimate revenge, Joanna is intent on defying the commanding knight at every turn. Yet soon the treachery of kings binds them together in unholy union and soul-deep desire, and Rylan must choose between his consuming love for Joanna and the treacherous game to which he has pledged his life.
A Dove's Wing
by Katya HarrisWhen his nephew shoots a dove with a BB gun, veterinarian Abel March promises the remorseful boy that he will take care of the bird and its broken wing. He doesn't count on the dove changing into a (very naked) man in the middle of the night. The shapeshifter's name is Darcy and his clan has just moved into the area, much to the dismay of some of the residents who hold prejudices against their kind. Sweet and sometimes sassy, Darcy is the first man Abel has felt connected to for a long time. He wants to keep him safe, and when someone threatens him, Abel reacts with unusual ferocity. He's falling in love with Darcy, but when circumstances separate them, he's left not knowing if the sentiment is returned. The answer to that question will change both of their lives forever.A story from the Dreamspinner Press 2016 Daily Dose package "A Walk on the Wild Side".
A Down Home Christmas
by Liz TalleyA rising star, a down-to-earth teacher, and a Christmas touched by wonder…Country music star Kris Trabeau heads to Charming, Mississippi, to convince his aging aunt to sell her farm and move into a nice retirement community. She&’s not having it, and she enlists her neighbor Tory Odom to help her remind Kris why the farm means so much…especially at Christmas. After being dumped by her longtime boyfriend, Tory&’s not feeling the holiday spirit. Still, she agrees to co-chair a children&’s concert and silent auction to benefit the after-school center where she volunteers. As Kris helps her with the concert and spends time with the kids, the attraction between them becomes harder and harder to ignore. Can he trade spotlights and city lights for the place where the music began? This funny, emotional romance includes a free Hallmark original recipe for Jingle Bell Fruitcake Cookies.
A Down-Home Savannah Christmas (The Savannah Sisters)
by Nancy Robards ThompsonHe chased away her fiancé And waited for her returnLike snow falling in Savannah, Georgia, the odds of Elle Clark falling for Daniel Quindlin are slim to none. First, she isn’t home to stay. And second, Daniel caused Elle’s fiancé to leave her at the altar. Even if he had her best interests at heart, falling for her arch nemesis just isn’t natural. Well, neither is a white Christmas in Savannah…
A Dowry of Blood
by S. T. Gibson'DARK, LUSH AND HEARTRENDINGLY ROMANTIC' Lyndall Clipstone, author of LakesedgeThis is my last love letter to you, though some would call it a confession. . . A deliciously dark retelling of Dracula, A Dowry of Blood is a sensual story of obsession, desire and the lengths we will go to protect the ones we love. Saved from the brink of death by a mysterious stranger, Constanta is transformed from a medieval peasant into a bride fit for an undying king. But when Dracula draws a cunning aristocrat and a starving artist into his web of passion and deceit, Constanta realizes that her beloved is capable of terrible things. Finding comfort in the arms of her rival consorts, she begins to unravel their husband's dark secrets. With the lives of everyone she loves on the line, Constanta will have to choose between her own freedom and her love for her husband. But bonds forged by blood can only be broken by death.Praise for A Dowry of Blood:'A dizzying nightmare of a romance that will leave you aching, angry and ultimately hopeful' Hannah Whitten, author of For the Wolf'Atmospheric and lush. . . it will haunt you in the best possible way' Genevieve Gornichec, author of The Witch's Heart'Ornate. Delicious. Hedonistic. Bloodied and bejewelled. This isn't a book; this is a feast' Reader Review'Gorgeous retelling of Dracula's Brides. . .lush, incisive prose with gorgeously lyrical turns of phrase' Reader Review'This is a story that is just as breathtaking as it is heart wrenchingly beautiful' Reader Review
A Dowry of Blood
by S. T. GibsonThis sensational novel tells the darkly seductive tale of Dracula's first bride, Constanta.This is my last love letter to you, though some would call it a confession. . . Saved from the brink of death by a mysterious stranger, Constanta is transformed from a medieval peasant into a bride fit for an undying king. But when Dracula draws a cunning aristocrat and a starving artist into his web of passion and deceit, Constanta realizes that her beloved is capable of terrible things. Finding comfort in the arms of her rival consorts, she begins to unravel their husband's dark secrets. With the lives of everyone she loves on the line, Constanta will have to choose between her own freedom and her love for her husband. But bonds forged by blood can only be broken by death. "A dizzying nightmare of a romance that will leave you aching, angry and ultimately hopeful." --Hannah Whitten, New York Times bestselling author of For the Wolf
A Dowry of Blood: THE GOTHIC SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
by S.T. Gibson'DARK, LUSH AND HEARTRENDINGLY ROMANTIC' Lyndall Clipstone, author of LakesedgeThis is my last love letter to you, though some would call it a confession. . . A deliciously dark retelling of Dracula, A Dowry of Blood is a saga of obsession, desire and the lengths to which we'll go to protect the ones we love. Saved from the brink of death by a mysterious stranger, Constanta is transformed from a medieval peasant into a bride fit for an undying king. But when Dracula draws a cunning aristocrat and a starving artist into his web of passion and deceit, Constanta realizes that her beloved is capable of terrible things. Finding comfort in the arms of her rival consorts, she begins to unravel their husband's dark secrets. With the lives of everyone she loves on the line, Constanta will have to choose between her own freedom and her love for her husband. But bonds forged by blood can only be broken by death.Includes a bonus short story, "An Encore of Roses", which is set after the events of A Dowry of Blood.Praise for A Dowry of Blood:'A thrilling and seductive Gothic rife with spine-tingling tension and dark romance. A Dowry of Blood left me breathless' Alexis Henderson, author of The Year of the Witching'Stunningly gorgeous and devastatingly romantic, you won't want to miss this one!' Katee Robert, author of Neon Gods'A Dowry of Blood is an intoxicating perfume that lingers - an undying love story where beauty and horror clasp hands' Rachel Gillig, author of One Dark Window 'A powerful tale of possession and liberation. This is a Dracula retelling unlike any other - undeniable and unforgettable' Rose Szabo, author of What Big Teeth'A dizzying nightmare of a romance that will leave you aching, angry and ultimately hopeful' Hannah Whitten, author of For the Wolf'Atmospheric and lush. . . it will haunt you in the best possible way' Genevieve Gornichec, author of The Witch's Heart'A dark seductive tale. . . intermingling love, pain, fear and anger in mesmerizing prose' Publishers Weekly 'Seductive, lyrical and rich with period detail . . . a dark triumph' Mary McMyne, author of The Book of Gothel
A Dowry of Blood: THE GOTHIC SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
by S.T. GibsonTHE GOTHIC TIKTOK SENSATION AND SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'A thrilling and seductive Gothic rife with spine-tingling tension and dark romance. A Dowry of Blood left me breathless' Alexis Henderson, author of The Year of the WitchingThis is my last love letter to you, though some would call it a confession. . . S.T. Gibson's sensational novel is the darkly seductive tale of Dracula's first bride, Constanta. Saved from the brink of death by a mysterious stranger, Constanta is transformed from a medieval peasant into a bride fit for an undying king. But when Dracula draws a cunning aristocrat and a starving artist into his web of passion and deceit, Constanta realizes that her beloved is capable of terrible things. Finding comfort in the arms of her rival consorts, she begins to unravel their husband's dark secrets. With the lives of everyone she loves on the line, Constanta will have to choose between her own freedom and her love for her husband. But bonds forged by blood can only be broken by death.This beautiful hardback edition will include a bonus short story featuring characters from A Dowry of Blood, titled 'An Encore of Roses'. A Dowry of Blood is a glittering tale of obsession, seduction and power as told through the letters of Dracula's first bride, Constanta.Praise for A Dowry of Blood:'Stunningly gorgeous and devastatingly romantic, you won't want to miss this one!' Katee Robert, author of Neon Gods'A delectable jewel of a tale, shimmering with dark, beautiful prose' Tori Bovalino, author of The Devil Makes Three'Dark, lush and heartrendingly romantic' Lyndall Clipstone, author of Lakesedge'A Dowry of Blood is an intoxicating perfume that lingers - an undying love story where beauty and horror clasp hands' Rachel Gillig, author of One Dark Window 'A powerful tale of possession and liberation. This is a Dracula retelling unlike any other - undeniable and unforgettable' Rose Szabo, author of What Big Teeth'A dizzying nightmare of a romance that will leave you aching, angry and ultimately hopeful' Hannah Whitten, author of For the Wolf'Atmospheric and lush. . . it will haunt you in the best possible way' Genevieve Gornichec, author of The Witch's Heart'A dark seductive tale. . . intermingling love, pain, fear and anger in mesmerizing prose' Publishers Weekly 'Seductive, lyrical and rich with period detail . . . a dark triumph' Mary McMyne, author of The Book of Gothel'Mesmerizing prose. Thorny, fast-paced and unabashedly queer' Publishers Weekly
A Dozen Dates
by Sarah Hadley BrookCarter has a great life. He excels at his job, he’s close to his sister, and he has an amazing best friend. There’s just one teeny-tiny problem: he’s in love with his best friend, who just happens to be his roommate. It doesn’t help that Greg has a habit of sticking as close to Carter as possible.But Carter has a plan to fix everything. He signed up for a speed-dating event where he’ll talk to a dozen men in one night. If he can meet someone, he can stop worrying about blurting out his feelings to Greg and possibly losing his best friend. It’s a solid plan. Twelve men. He just has to convince his heart.
A Dozen Hours
by Rafe JadisonCarter has a great life. He excels at his job, he’s close to his sister, and he has an amazing best friend. There’s just one teeny-tiny problem: he’s in love with his best friend, who just happens to be his roommate. It doesn’t help that Greg has a habit of sticking as close to Carter as possible.But Carter has a plan to fix everything. He signed up for a speed-dating event where he’ll talk to a dozen men in one night. If he can meet someone, he can stop worrying about blurting out his feelings to Greg and possibly losing his best friend. It’s a solid plan. Twelve men. He just has to convince his heart.
A Dragon's Passion
by Sandra EnriquezInside the land of Miradel lies the Kingdom of Petroset, where a little boy tried to hide a horrible secret from everyone. Yet even as Tyson endures an unjust nightmare in the king's court, he is strangely comforted by the warm eyes of the king's daughter, Annaliessa. Tyson realizes that he and the beautiful girl share something in common— a father that never loved them. More than a decade later, Miradel is a land steeped in a witch's curse that binds Princess Annaliessa to five princes. Forced to choose one to marry even though she is not in love with any of them, Annaliessa knows she must produce an heir to the throne soon or be forever bound to her father's violent tendencies. As all five princes compete for her affection, Annaliessa secretly hopes for a miracle that will carry her away forever. When an earthquake strikes Petroset, Annaliessa thinks her wish is coming true as she escapes in the arms of her hero, Tyson, who saves her from certain death. Oblivious to what is happening around her, Annaliessa is about to become trapped in revenge's web of lies and betrayal. Is one man's love enough to save her from the scars revenge leaves behind? In this fantasy tale, temptation, sacrifice, and the power of unconditional love fuel a journey of self-discovery for a young woman who only wants one thing—true happiness.
A Dragon's Witch (Dragons #4)
by Tina Glasneck Katzilla DesignsShe’s an assassin for the gods, and he’s her mark. Granted immortality by the gods, Tink’s assignment is simple: eliminate all threats to the Dragon Queen. When the Vampire, Leif, attacks the queen, his deed can’t go unpunished. Given the assignment to end him, Tink hesitates. Unable to slay him, Tink instead opens a portal to the safety of her original home in 16th Century Scandinavia. What was intended as an act to protect him from other Chosen turns out to be a nightmare with a change in the timeline. In this reality, on the brink of war, the supernatural is out in the open and shifters abound. A dragon shifter is demanding fealty, as an army of werewolves wreak havoc along the coast, and vampires are enemies of the crown. Caught between that of honor and duty, love and power, and trying to protect her family from the invading scourge that seeks to force the kingdom to fall, Tink must choose. She is the gods’; chosen. Is she willing to risk time and place to save the vampire she loves, or will her duty and honor be a death sentence for them both? A Dragon's Witch is a fantasy romance for fans of Norse mythology, PNR, fantasy, and time-travel romance. Be enraptured by this story of time travel, destiny, gothic romance, and Norse gods. Grab your copy of this passionate adventure! Other books in the series include: A Dragon's Destiny A Dragon's Desire A Dragon's Heart A Dragon's Witch A Dragon’s Queen (Coming Soon) USA Today bestselling author Tina Glasneck is back with a fantastical tale filled with magic, myth, and dragons. Fans of Norse mythology, time travel, and paranormal romance, as well as action and adventure, will enjoy this new addition in the Dragon series!
A Drama In Palace: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Yi LuoSnow fine depression led to bed has not been awake the emperor loves the woman most but many people are against her because she stole a lot of people s scenery the queen wears small shoes for her and all kinds of concubines are jealous of her three women in a play the women in the palace is each is a good actor
A Dreadful Splendor: A Novel
by B.R. MyersINTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER"A delightful mix of gothic, mystery, and romance. I had such fun reading this book!" — Gwenda Bond, New York Times bestselling author of Not Your Average Hot GuyIn this wickedly whimsical Gothic murder mystery brimming with romance, betrayals, and chills, a fake spiritualist is summoned to hold a séance for a bride who died on the eve before her wedding, but as nefarious secrets are revealed, the line between hoax and haunting blurs.Be careful what you conjure...In Victorian London, Genevieve Timmons poses as a spiritualist to swindle wealthy mourners—until one misstep lands her in a jail cell awaiting the noose. Then a stranger arrives to make her a peculiar offer. The lord he serves, Mr. Pemberton, has been inconsolable since the tragic death of his beautiful bride-to-be. If Genevieve can perform a séance persuasive enough to bring the young lord peace, she will win her freedom.Soothing a grieving nobleman should be easy for someone of Genevieve’s skill, but when she arrives at the grand Somerset Park estate, Mr. Pemberton is not the heartbroken lover she expected. The surly—yet exceedingly handsome—gentleman is certain that his fiancée was murdered, even though there is no evidence. Only a confession can bring justice now, and Mr. Pemberton decides Genevieve will help him get it. With his knowledge of the household and her talent for illusion, they can stage a haunting so convincing it will coax the killer into the light. However, when frightful incidents befall the manor, Genevieve realizes her tricks aren’t required after all. She may be a fake, but Somerset’s ghost could be all too real…A Dreadful Splendor is delicious brew of mystery, spooky thrills, and intoxicating romance that makes for a ghoulishly fun and page-turning read.
A Dreadful Splendour: A Novel
by B.R. MyersA wickedly whimsical and delectable brew of mystery, spine-tingling chills and intoxicating romance that makes for an irresistibly fun and page-turning readThe bride: The dearly departed. Who could have killed her?The groom: Is there no love lost for his would-be wife?The medium: She speaks to the dead. She’s a fake—isn’t she?The doctor: He swore to do no harm. Did he?The ward: He lives in the house, but will he ever be family?The lawyer: He’s served the family for decades. If there were secrets, wouldn’t he know them?The housekeeper: She runs the house. What has she seen?The maid: She knows all the gossip. What does she have to hide?London, 1852. Genevieve Timmons has made her living posing as a spiritualist to swindle wealthy believers, until one misstep lands her in a jail cell awaiting the noose. Then a stranger, Mr. Lockhart, arrives to make her a peculiar offer. The lord he serves, Mr. Pemberton, has been grieving the mysterious death of his beautiful bride-to-be for six months. Although no foul play was ever uncovered, the young lord is convinced that she was murdered. If Genevieve can hold a séance to persuade him that his betrothed’s spirit is at peace, Mr. Lockhart promises to have the charges against her dismissed and reward her with enough money to start a new life.But when Genevieve arrives at Somerset Park estate, she discovers that the handsome and aloof Mr. Pemberton is anything but the heartbroken lover she expected. Mr. Pemberton then approaches Genevieve with an offer of his own: together, they will stage a séance so convincing it will coax the killer out of the shadows. Attempting to play both sides until she can determine which plan holds the key to her freedom, Genevieve prepares to stage a haunting. But when ghoulish incidents begin to plague the manor, the dogged heroine realizes her tricks may not be required after all. Somerset and its residents are hiding many deadly secrets, and its ghosts could be all too real.