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House of Christmas Secrets (Secrets #2)
by Lynda StaceyA mystery adds to the chill of the holidays as an enigmatic family gathers to celebrate the season—and discovers that no secrets can be hidden forever. Last year’s Christmas at Wrea Head Hall didn’t quite go as planned. So Jess Croft is determined this festive season will be the one to remember. And she has plenty of reasons to be hopeful: she’s going to marry the man of her dreams, Jack Stone, just a week after New Year’s Eve. However, as family confidences are revealed in hidden letters and two unexpected guests turn up on the doorstep, Jess is left not only wondering what happened to her Christmas dreams—but whether her life will ever be the same again. Can Jess and Jack still have the peaceful holiday season they imagined, or are there some problems that even Christmas can’t fix?
House of Cry: A Novel
by Linda BleserIn this page-turning magical adventure in the spirit of The Impossible Lives of Greta Wells, a secret room in a new house transports a woman to alternate realities of her life—spiritual voyages of discovery that offer unexpected answers about her family, herself, and her true destiny. On Jenna Hall’s thirteen birthday, her mother committed suicide, a tragedy that continues to haunt the young woman twenty years later. Now, on her thirty-third birthday, Jenna’s pain over her mother’s death and abandonment is tempered by her hopes for a brighter future—of a happier life in the new home she’s buying with her beloved sister, Cassie. While touring the house, Jenna finds a secret room—a portal that magically transports her to an alternate reality in which her mother is still alive. It is the first of many alternate existences Jenna will experience in which she discovers a different version of herself and the people she knows, both the living and the dead. Accompanying her on these mystical journeys is her ever-present guardian angel. Traveling through these alternate realities, Jenna uncovers a long lost sibling, learns about her mother's past, reconnects with a childhood best friend, and meets her soul mate. Ultimately, she discovers newfound courage, confidence, forgiveness, and love—for herself, those around her, and those who are gone.Enchanting and thoughtful, House of Cry explores the consequences of our daily choices and the power they have to shape our lives, reaffirming our faith in restoration and the possibility of personal transformation.
House of Curses (Royal Houses #3)
by K.A. LindeNew York Times bestselling author K.A. Linde returns to the Royal Houses series with House of Curses: the story of Kerrigan Argon, a half-Fae, half-human as she seeks her place in an unforgiving world filled with magic, mayhem, and romance. A YA romantasy perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Holly Black, and V.E. Schwab.Magic. Power. Legacy. She was never meant to have any of them. Now she might control them all.Kerrigan Argon was born half-human, half-Fae—fully rejected by both. But when she shatters expectations to become a dragon rider, the world that once scorned her can no longer ignore her rise.Only now, everything she's gained is at risk.Her prince has vanished into shadow. A forced political marriage looms. And in a shocking twist, she's been nominated to lead the very council that once sought to keep her out.Worse, a violent faction known as the Red Masks is gaining ground—fueled by an insider's betrayal. War brews, and Kerrigan is caught between the old ways that tried to crush her and the dangerous hope of what could rise in their place.Tropes to love:Outcast heroineCursed prince heroMagical societyDragon academyEnemies to loversSlow burnPraise for Royal Houses:"An epic foray into a world of power and mystery that caught me from the first page. Fans of Leigh Bardugo and Stephanie Garber will love this thrilling and romantic start to a brand new series." — Carrie Ann Ryan, New York Times bestselling author"HOW DID I NOT KNOW THIS BOOK WAS THE MISSING PART OF MY SOUL? If you are a Sarah J Maas fan, this is for you. If you are a fantasy fan, this is for you. If you aren't a fantasy fan, this book is also likely for you." — Novel Grounds"Absolutely hooked from page one! Love the feisty and strong heroine! Fully obsessed with the dragons, magic, and a dark hero who might be more than what he seems. K.A. Linde has become my go-to author. Sarah J. Maas fans will love this book!" — Sawyer Bennett, New York Times bestselling author"6 stars! Even better than A Court of Thorns and Roses! A masterfully crafted enchanting flight of adventure, friendship, loss, and love." — Lauren Campbell, USA Today bestselling author
House of Dragons (Royal Houses #1)
by K.A. LindeNew York Times bestselling author K.A. Linde introduces the Royal Houses series with House of Dragons: the story of Kerrigan Argon, a half-Fae, half-human, as she seeks her place in an unforgiving world filled with magic, mayhem, and romance. A YA romantasy perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Holly Black, and V.E. Schwab.She's the half-Fae outcast. He's the cursed prince. Their choices could reshape the realm.Ten years ago, half-Fae, half human Kerrigan Argon was discreetly dropped off onto the steps of Draco Mountain with nothing but a note. Her life changes completely as she's swept into the care of the House of Dragons—an elite training program for gifted Fae.On the year of her seventeenth name day, each student will be chosen by one of the twelve houses of Alandria to enter society.Everyone is chosen…except Kerrigan.So, she strikes a bargain with the Dragon Society: convince a house to select her or give up her birthright forever. With the unlikeliest of allies—Fordham Ollivier, the cursed Fae prince, who escaped his dark throne—she must chart her own destiny to reshape the world.Tropes to love:Outcast heroineCursed prince heroMagical societyDragon academySecret identityEnemies to loversSlow burnPraise for Royal Houses:"An epic foray into a world of power and mystery that caught me from the first page. Fans of Leigh Bardugo and Stephanie Garber will love this thrilling and romantic start to a brand new series." — Carrie Ann Ryan, New York Times bestselling author"HOW DID I NOT KNOW THIS BOOK WAS THE MISSING PART OF MY SOUL? If you are a Sarah J Maas fan, this is for you. If you are a fantasy fan, this is for you. If you aren't a fantasy fan, this book is also likely for you." — Novel Grounds"Absolutely hooked from page one! Love the feisty and strong heroine! Fully obsessed with the dragons, magic, and a dark hero who might be more than what he seems. K.A. Linde has become my go-to author. Sarah J. Maas fans will love this book!" — Sawyer Bennett, New York Times bestselling author"6 stars! Even better than A Court of Thorns and Roses! A masterfully crafted enchanting flight of adventure, friendship, loss, and love." — Lauren Campbell, USA Today bestselling author
House of Dreams: A Novel (The deWarenne Dynasty)
by Brenda JoyceNew York Times bestselling author Brenda Joyce weaves a spellbinding tale of love and danger that will linger long after the last page is turned. In House of Dreams, two aristocratic families, one English, one Spanish, have been tragically destined to come together time and again over centuries. Cassandra de Warenne spends her days in a quiet English manor, looking after her young niece while her sister Tracey lives the glamorous life of a jet-setter. When Cass meets Tracey's newest conquest, Antonio de la Barca, she isn't prepared for the intense and immediate attraction-an attraction that heralds something deeper, more powerful, and more dangerous than Cass could ever imagine. For the de Warennes and the de la Barcas have a tangled history of horrendous heartbreak, bitter rivalry, and bloodshed that began 450 years ago, with one woman, Isabel, forsaken and betrayed by her family, her lover and her friends. Today, Isabel has summoned the two families together one final time-this time to complete a quest for vengeance from beyond the grave.
House of Dreams: The perfect feelgood summer read
by Fanny BlakeA weekend in Spain. A family celebration. A secret from the past that won't go away...'A heart-warming tale of family secrets revealed. A compelling and delightful read' SANTA MONTEFIOREAt their family hilltop villa, Lucy awaits the arrival of her brother and sister for their mother's annual birthday party. Although this time, their mother won't be there. Struggling at Malaga airport with her fractious four year old, Jo has already lost her case and is dreading arriving without its precious contents.For Tom, returning to the villa stirs up all sorts of memories - then a beautiful face from his past appears . . .Over one long, hot weekend, past secrets will spill out as three siblings discover more about their family and each other in this gorgeous, warm and witty novel from Fanny Blake - the perfect summer read.Don't miss Fanny Blake's new novel, Our Summer Together, available nowYour favourite authors love Fanny Blake's feelgood books:'A heart-warming tale of family secrets revealed. A compelling and delightful read' SANTA MONTEFIORE'Fanny has made this little corner of womankind, with all its humour and trials and tribulations, her own' PENNY VINCENZI'Warm, wise and wonderfully addictive' HELEN LEDERER
House of Dreams: The perfect feelgood summer read
by Fanny BlakeIn the hilltop villa with its spectacular views across rolling countryside to the straits of Gibraltar, Lucy anxiously awaits the arrival of her brother and sister. They're spending the weekend together to say farewell to Casa de Sueños, the house in the mountains of southern Spain where they grew up.Her sister, Jo, landing at the airport with her fractious four-year-old, dreads the prospect of this time with her family, fulfilling their mother's last instructions that they celebrate her birthday party together - only this time their mother won't be there.Tom, their brother, is filled with dread, remembering only the chaos of his bohemian upbringing and wanting nothing more than for their stay to go without a hitch. Then a beautiful face from his past appears at the villa... Over one long, hot week weekend, past secrets will spill out, making the siblings question themselves, the choices they've made and where their future lies in this gorgeous new novel from Fanny Blake.Read by Sherry Baines(p) 2015 Orion Publishing Group
House of Dusk
by Deva FaganA romantic epic fantasy featuring a fire-wielding nun grappling with her dark past and a young spy caught between her mission and a growing attraction to an enemy princess With complex relationships, a rich and mythic world, and brisk pacing, this standalone novel is perfect for fans of Tasha Suri, Samantha Shannon, and Shannon ChakrabortyTen years ago, Sephre left behind her life as a war hero and took holy vows to seek redemption for her crimes, wielding the flames of the Phoenix to purify the dead. But as corpses rise, a long-dead god stirs, and shadowy serpents creep from the underworld, she has no choice but to draw on the very past she's been trying so hard to forget.Orphaned by the same war Sephre helped win, Yeneris has trained half her life to be the perfect spy, a blade slipped deep into the palace of her enemies. Undercover as bodyguard to Sinoe, a princess whose tears unleash prophecy, Yeneris is searching for the stolen bones of a saint. Her growing attraction to the princess, however, is proving dangerous, and Yeneris struggles to balance her feelings for Sinoe with her duty to her people.As gods are reborn and spirits destroyed, the world trembles on the edge of a second cataclysm. Sephre must decide whether to be bound by her past or to forge a better future, even if it means renouncing her vows and accepting a new and terrible power. Meanwhile, when the real enemy makes their bid for power, Yeneris must find a way to remain true to her full self and save both her mission and her heart. As dead gods rise and corruption creeps across the world, this sweeping standalone fantasy tale of forbidden sapphic love and dark betrayal will set your heart ablaze.
House of Embers (Royal Houses #5)
by K.A. LindeNew York Times bestselling author K.A. Linde returns with House of Embers, the finale to the Royal Houses series, a delicious YA romantasy that Booktok called "Fourth Wing meets Throne of Glass."A god's legacy. A lover's bond. A world on the brink.Kerrigan Argon never asked to be a hero. But after falling from the land of the gods with only her mate and her mother's bangle, destiny refuses to let her go.Half-Fae and humans are disappearing. The Red Masks now rule the Dragon Society, enforcing a reign of terror built on ancient lies Kerrigan has uncovered—and can no longer ignore.As darkness tightens its grip, Kerrigan must risk everything: her power, her heart, and the fragile future she and her mate barely had a chance to claim.Because the only way to save their world is to set it ablaze.Tropes to love:Outcast heroineCursed prince heroMagical societyDragon academyEnemies to loversSlow burnFated matesPraise for Royal Houses:"An epic foray into a world of power and mystery that caught me from the first page. Fans of Leigh Bardugo and Stephanie Garber will love this thrilling and romantic start to a brand new series." — Carrie Ann Ryan, New York Times bestselling author"HOW DID I NOT KNOW THIS BOOK WAS THE MISSING PART OF MY SOUL? If you are a Sarah J Maas fan, this is for you. If you are a fantasy fan, this is for you. If you aren't a fantasy fan, this book is also likely for you." — Novel Grounds"Absolutely hooked from page one! Love the feisty and strong heroine! Fully obsessed with the dragons, magic, and a dark hero who might be more than what he seems. K.A. Linde has become my go-to author. Sarah J. Maas fans will love this book!" — Sawyer Bennett, New York Times bestselling author"6 stars! Even better than A Court of Thorns and Roses! A masterfully crafted enchanting flight of adventure, friendship, loss, and love." — Lauren Campbell, USA Today bestselling author
House of Glass
by Lyn ForesterAfter Caitlyn's life falls apart, can she trust her old racing competitors to help her build a new future?On a poisonous planet, humans and halions coexist in stacked city structures with only a high wall to push back the toxic jungle. But not all poison comes from outside. As an elite, Level 12 citizen and the daughter of a ruling family, Caitlyn has fought her entire life to not follow in her father’s footsteps. When her secret identity as Sparks, a low-level disc-bike racer, is discovered, her father ships her off to the Academia for Planetary Alliance to turn her into a proper politician. Determined to toe the line until she can escape, Caitlyn’s plans are once again thrown off balance when she meets her new classmates, Declan and twin brothers, Felix and Connor—three men who know her and are determined to become a team.
House of Glass: A Virgin Romance
by Michelle ReidRead this passionate Harlequin Presents from USA Today bestselling author Michelle Reid.One scandalous secret…Lily Norfolk’s married life was a lie. Now after the death of her husband, she’s determined that her long-held secret will remain concealed. Until her tempestuous relationship with her devastatingly handsome brother-in-law, Dane threatens to expose the depth of her deception.One forbidden night…Despite their attraction, Dane has always believed Lily married his brother for money. But when their incendiary passion ignites for one forbidden night, Dane finally learns just how innocent Lily really is…Originally published in 1993
House of Gods (Royal Houses #4)
by K.A. LindeNew York Times bestselling author K.A. Linde returns to the Royal Houses series with House of Gods: the story of Kerrigan Argon, a half-Fae, half-human as she seeks her place in an unforgiving world filled with magic, mayhem, and romance. A YA romantasy perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Holly Black, and V.E. Schwab.Trapped in a realm of gods. Stripped of her magic. Hunted by fate itself. Kerrigan Argon's only way home is to survive the arena.Kerrigan Argon—half-Fae, half-human—has lost everything. Her world. Her powers. The dark prince who held her heart. Now cast into the gods' domain, she finds herself alone, powerless, and forced into a brutal gladiator ring where the price of failure is death.Victory promises a single boon from the gods. And Kerrigan will stop at nothing to win—because beyond the blood-soaked sand lies her only hope to save the people she loves.But this new world is full of deception, divine cruelty, and enemies cloaked as allies. And as trials escalate, so does the cost of survival. Kerrigan must rise—without magic, without certainty, and against all odds.Tropes to love:Outcast heroineCursed prince heroMagical societyDragon academyEnemies to loversSlow burnPraise for Royal Houses:"An epic foray into a world of power and mystery that caught me from the first page. Fans of Leigh Bardugo and Stephanie Garber will love this thrilling and romantic start to a brand new series." — Carrie Ann Ryan, New York Times bestselling author"HOW DID I NOT KNOW THIS BOOK WAS THE MISSING PART OF MY SOUL? If you are a Sarah J Maas fan, this is for you. If you are a fantasy fan, this is for you. If you aren't a fantasy fan, this book is also likely for you." — Novel Grounds"Absolutely hooked from page one! Love the feisty and strong heroine! Fully obsessed with the dragons, magic, and a dark hero who might be more than what he seems. K.A. Linde has become my go-to author. Sarah J. Maas fans will love this book!" — Sawyer Bennett, New York Times bestselling author"6 stars! Even better than A Court of Thorns and Roses! A masterfully crafted enchanting flight of adventure, friendship, loss, and love." — Lauren Campbell, USA Today bestselling author
House of Hearts
by Skyla ArndtSolving her best friend's murder means infiltrating a secret society, resisting a forbidden love, and running from a vengeful ghost in this sophomore novel by the author of Together We Rot.&“An intoxicating blend of romance and horror, darkness and wit. With haunts and twists that leap off the page, this was a rabbit hole I was happy to fall down.&” —Ava Reid, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Study in DrowningViolet Harper knows her best friend was murdered. Even if everyone else has labeled her death a &“freak accident,&” Vi is sure she&’d been trying to tell her something right before she died. Cryptic messages about her friend&’s elite boarding school, her whirlwind romance, and the mysterious secret society she was entangled in all point to a more sinister fate.So, Violet does what no one else seems willing to do: She transfers to the same fancy school to dig into the society&’s murky history and find out what really happened to her friend. She knows the truth might not be pretty, but what she doesn&’t bargain for is the handsome boy at the center of it all—Calvin Lockwell, the brother of her prime suspect and descendant of the school&’s founder. He&’s obnoxious and privileged, and Violet can&’t deny their haunting attraction. It soon becomes clear his family is hiding a dark secret that may not be of this world, and suddenly Violet&’s following her friend&’s doomed footsteps down the rabbit hole. Even as details emerge of a deadly curse plaguing the school, she can&’t escape her true feelings for Calvin. But loving him may be the last thing she ever does.
House of Hope Novels: Three Best-selling Novels (Yada Yada Prayer Group)
by Neta JacksonThe first three novels of the best-selling House of Hope series collected together for the first time.Sometimes you find hope in the last place you look.Gabrielle Fairbanks has lost touch with the carefree, spirited young woman she was when she married her husband sixteen years ago. But when they move to Chicago to accommodate PhilipÆs ambition, Gabby sees the chance to find real purpose in her own life.While walking on the shore one afternoon, a chance encounter with a homeless woman begins a life-changing journey that leads her to the doorstep of Manna House WomenÆs Shelter.They need a Program Directorùand she has the right credentials. GabbyÆs in her element, feeling GodÆs call on her life at last, even though Philip doesnÆt like the changes he sees in her. But she never anticipated his ultimatum: quit your job at the shelter or risk divorce and losing custody of our sons.Her world both falls apart and comes together as she finds shelter, the embrace of community, the renewal of her faith . . . and the indescribable gift of hope.For everyone who loves the best-selling Yada Yada Prayer Group novels . . . The Yada Yada House of Hope series features familiar faces and places, with a fresh new life all its own.
House of Ivy & Sorrow
by Natalie WhippleTransparent author Natalie Whipple is back with another refreshing blend of realistic romance and light-hearted humor with a one-of-a-kind paranormal touch. Fans of Charmed, Kiersten White's Paranormalcy trilogy, and Maggie Stiefvater's The Raven Boys won't want to miss this spellbinding contemporary tale of magic, first love, and high-stakes danger.Jo Hemlock is not your typical witch. Outside the walls of her grandmother's ivy-covered house, she's kept her magical life completely separate from her life in high school. But when the Curse that killed her mother resurfaces, it threatens to destroy not only her life but her grandmother's too--and keeping her secret may no longer be an option.
House of Marionne (House of Marionne #1)
by J. ElleAn INSTANT New York Times bestseller!An INSTANT USA TODAY bestseller!An INSTANT Sunday Times bestseller! A modern-day YA romantic fantasy series opener about a glamorous magical world of social elites, forbidden love, and a dark magic that could destroy it all. "Dazzling and deceptive. The perfect escape!" – Stephanie Garber, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Ballad of Never After"The forbidden love story of my wildest dreams!" – Ali Hazelwood, New York Times bestselling author of The Love HypothesisBURY YOUR SECRET OR DIE FOR IT.17-year-old Quell has lived her entire life on the run. She and her mother have fled from city to city in order to hide the deadly magic that flows through Quell&’s veins. Until someone discovers her dark secret.To hide from the assassin hunting her and keep her mother out of harm&’s way, Quell reluctantly inducts into a debutante society of magical social elites called the Order that she never knew existed. If she can pass their three rites of membership, mastering their proper form of magic, she&’ll be able to secretly bury her forbidden magic forever. If caught, she will be killed.But becoming the perfect debutante is a lot harder than Quell imagined, especially when there&’s more than tutoring happening with Jordan, her brooding mentor and assassin-in-training. When Quell uncovers the deadly lengths the Order will go to defend its wealth and power, she&’s forced to choose: Embrace the dark magic she&’s been running from her entire life, or risk losing everything, and everyone, she&’s grown to love.Still, she fears the most formidable monster she&’ll have to face is the one inside.Brimming with ballgowns and betrayal, magic and mystery, decadence and darkness, House of Marionne is perfect for readers who crave morally gray characters, irresistible romance, dark academia, and a deeply intoxicating and original world.
House of Mercy
by Erin HealyWhen Beth’s world falls apart, can she ever be whole again?Beth has a gift of healing—which is why she wants to become a vet and help her family run their fifth-generation cattle ranch. Her father’s dream of helping men in trouble and giving them a second chance is her dream too. But it only takes one foolish decision for Beth to destroy it all.Beth scrambles to redeem her mistake, pleading with God for help, even as a mystery complicates her life. The repercussions grow more unbearable—a lawsuit, a death, a divided family, and the looming loss of everything she cares about. Beth’s only hope is to find the grandfather she never knew and beg for his help. Confused, grieving, and determined to make amends, she embarks on a horseback journey across the mountains, guided by a wild, unpredictable wolf who may or may not be real.Set in the stunningly rugged terrain of Southern Colorado, House of Mercy follows Beth through the valley of the shadow of death into the unfathomable miracles of God’s goodness and mercy. “Healy has proven she has what it takes to write a fast paced supernatural thriller guaranteed to keep you hooked right until the last page, and beyond.” —TitleTrakk.com
House of Midnight Fantasies
by Kristi GoldInterior designer Selene Winston had arrived to remodel his mansion, not tangle in the sheets with her brutally handsome new boss. And yet the reclusive Adrien Morell haunted her dreams; his fantasies played through her mind. Soon she found herself succumbing to Adrien's magnetic power. But he was not about to walk out of the shadows with her. If she wanted more than a midnight lover, Selene would have to tame the beast beyond the bedroom door.
House of Rage and Sorrow: Book Two in the Celestial Trilogy (Celestial Trilogy)
by Sangu MandannaOne kingdom. One crown. One family.“Maybe it’s time the great House of Rey came to an end. After all, what are we now? Just a house of rage and sorrow.” Esmae once wanted nothing more than to help her golden brother win the crown of Kali but that dream died with her best friend. Alexi broke her heart, and she vowed to destroy him for it. And with her sentient warship Titania beside her, how can she possibly fail? As gods, beasts, and kingdoms choose sides, Alexi seeks out a weapon more devastating than even Titania. Past lives threaten the present. Old enemies claim their due. And Esmae cannot outrun the ghosts and the questions that haunt her. What really happened to her father? What was the third boon her mother asked of Amba? For in the shadows, lurking in wait, are secrets that will swallow her whole. The House of Rey is at war. And the entire galaxy will bleed before the end.
House of Roots and Ruin (SISTERS OF THE SALT)
by Erin A. Craig#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A modern masterpiece, this is a classic Gothic thriller-fantasy from bestselling author Erin A. Craig, about doomed love, menacing ambition, and the ghosts that haunt us forever. In a manor by the sea, one sister is still cursed. Despite dreams of adventures far beyond the Salann shores, seventeen-year-old Verity Thaumas has remained at her family&’s estate, Highmoor, with her older sister Camille, while their sisters have scattered across Arcannia. When their sister Mercy sends word that the Duchess of Bloem—wife of a celebrated botanist—is interested in having Verity paint a portrait of her son, Alexander, Verity jumps at the chance, but Camille won&’t allow it. Forced to reveal the secret she&’s kept for years, Camille tells Verity the truth one day: Verity is still seeing ghosts, she just doesn&’t know it.Stunned, Verity flees Highmoor that night and—with nowhere else to turn—makes her way to Bloem. At first, she is captivated by the lush, luxurious landscape and is quickly drawn to charming, witty, and impossibly handsome Alexander Laurent. And soon, to her surprise, a romance . . . blossoms.But it&’s not long before Verity is plagued with nightmares, and the darker side of Bloem begins to show through its sickly-sweet facade. . . .
House of Secrets
by Lynda StaceyA woman struggles to escape her past in a thriller boasting a “fabulous setting, gripping suspense and a masterful hero” (Milly Johnson). Madeleine Frost is finally free. After enduring her boyfriend’s increasingly controlling and bullying behavior, she has finally had enough. For her safety—and that of her young daughter—she is leaving. But where to? With little choice, Maddie ends up at her estranged father’s hotel, where she meets the rough-edged Christopher “Bandit” Lawless—an ex-marine and gamekeeper of the grounds—who hides his own painful past behind a hard exterior. After discovering the diary of a previous landowner, Maddie and Bandit find themselves immersed in the history of the old house, uncovering its secrets, scandals, and tragedies—and the truth about each other. But when Madeleine’s ex shows up, determined to reclaim what he believes is his, Maddie and Bandit will have to stand together and fight for the love they have only just found . . .
House of Secrets
by Tracy MontoyaSEE NO EVILThe house was impossible to stay away from, but he couldn't tell the beautiful woman inside why. For P.I. Joe Lopez didn't remember why....HEAR NO EVILThen the memories came flooding back, and if not for professor Emma Jensen Reese, Joe would have walked away...forever.SPEAK NO EVILBut once the shots rang out, connecting him and Emma in life and nearly in death, Joe was determined to learn what really happened in that house more than twenty years ago. Even as someone else was hell-bent on keeping the past buried....
House of Shadows
by Iris GowerIt all seemed too good to be true . . . A woman&’s hopes rest on a house with a tragic past in this haunting Welsh novel from the bestselling author. The moment artist Riana Evans sees the dilapidated mansion in Wales, she determines to buy it, despite its unhappy past—twenty years ago, five maids died there in mysterious circumstances. The house&’s &“ghosts&” prove good for business—inspiring her paintings and providing atmosphere at a series of ghost-spotting weekends. Her romantic life begins to look up too in the form of handsome airman Tom Maybury. But the mystery of the girls&’ deaths hangs over everything. Riana soon discovers that the house holds a secret, and there&’s someone—or something—who&’ll do anything to make sure she never discovers it. A heart-wrenching Welsh drama, perfect for fans of Pam Howes, Dilly Court, and Linda Finlay.
House of Shadows
by Jen ChristieTorn between two centuries...and two men. The Great Charleston Earthquake catapults Penrose Heatherton from the 1880s into the present day. Though she's still residing in Arundell Manor, it's a very different world...with a different man inhabiting the ancestral estate. And Keat Arundell is every bit as brooding and intriguing as his ancestor-her former lover-had been. Scared beyond reason by the new reality and the brilliant man who now lives there, Penrose hides in the mansion's secret tunnels. Until Keat finds her, and soon they discover an immense passion. But their days are numbered. When strange things start happening, Penrose realizes she must go back to her own era. For if she can't close a loophole in time, the man she's come to love will never exist...
House of Shadows (Royal Houses #2)
by K.A. LindeNew York Times bestselling author K.A. Linde returns to the Royal Houses series with House of Shadows: the story of Kerrigan Argon, a half-Fae, half-human as she seeks her place in an unforgiving world filled with magic, mayhem, and romance. A YA romtantasy perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Holly Black, and V.E. Schwab.A half-Fae outcast. A forbidden prince. A world teetering on the edge of collapse.Kerrigan Argon was never meant to be chosen. As a half-human, half-Fae pariah, her admission into the Dragon Society breaks every law of her world. Now she's bound to a dragon—and to a brutal year of training that could claim her life.But first, she must survive a journey into the infamous House of Shadows, led by the dark Fae prince Fordham Ollivier. No half-Fae has ever returned from its halls. In a place built on cruelty, secrets, and absolute power, Kerrigan must battle not just enemies—but centuries of prejudice and the slow unraveling of magic itself.Something ancient is cracking. A long-buried spell is weakening. And Kerrigan may be the only one who can stop the collapse—or cause it.Tropes to love:Outcast heroineCursed prince heroMagical societyDragon academyEnemies to loversSlow burnPraise for Royal Houses:"An epic foray into a world of power and mystery that caught me from the first page. Fans of Leigh Bardugo and Stephanie Garber will love this thrilling and romantic start to a brand new series." — Carrie Ann Ryan, New York Times bestselling author"HOW DID I NOT KNOW THIS BOOK WAS THE MISSING PART OF MY SOUL? If you are a Sarah J Maas fan, this is for you. If you are a fantasy fan, this is for you. If you aren't a fantasy fan, this book is also likely for you." — Novel Grounds"Absolutely hooked from page one! Love the feisty and strong heroine! Fully obsessed with the dragons, magic, and a dark hero who might be more than what he seems. K.A. Linde has become my go-to author. Sarah J. Maas fans will love this book!" — Sawyer Bennett, New York Times bestselling author"6 stars! Even better than A Court of Thorns and Roses! A masterfully crafted enchanting flight of adventure, friendship, loss, and love." — Lauren Campbell, USA Today bestselling author