Mistress by Magick

Mistress by Magick
Author: Laura Navarre
Publisher: Carina Press
Total Pages: 221
Release: 2014-01-20
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1426897790

Tudor England, 1588 Lady Jayne Boleyn lives in disgraced exile, far away from the scandal that destroyed her reputation. She would do anything to return—even seduce a daredevil captain and spy on enemy forces with only her barely controlled Fae powers to protect her. The Spanish dons resent pirate Lord Calyx's leading role in their impending attack on England, but his rivals would kill him outright should they ever learn he's not only half-Spanish—he's also half-human. On the lookout for spies who might unmask him, Calyx's suspicions settle on Jayne…but so do his lusts. Duty demands Jayne and Calyx be enemies, but fate has made them loyal lovers. Together, they may thwart the combined malice that threatens to alter the fate of Europe. But as a final confrontation looms, Jayne must choose between her long-cherished redemption and the precious, newly discovered secrets of her heart. Book three of The Magick Trilogy. 97,000 words

Arrow Falls

Arrow Falls
Author: Michelle Dare
Publisher: Daring Romance LLC
Total Pages: 445
Release: 2023-05-27
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Welcome to Arrow Falls, a steamy, emotional romance series from USA Today Bestselling Author Michelle Dare. Where I End: Pretentious. Arrogant. Condescending. Cruel. All words I'd used to label him. Exactly what I’d always believed he was. All that changes one spring morning when I realize I don't know the man behind the facade. I’m so close to ending my misery. Mere seconds away. Then she stumbles upon our argument, and I change my plans. Even with my entire world burning down around me, she refuses to walk away. Once she gets under my skin, I can't let her go, because where I end, she begins. Where I Am: I’m not sure how I'll react when I see him after so many years. I planned on avoiding him, but our small town makes it impossible. My heart, which I thought had healed, is back to being in a million pieces. Now I'm right where I don't want to be—in front of him with tears in my eyes. Not a day goes by when I don't think of her. When our paths cross again, I have to tell her the truth. Arguing is inevitable, but I’d rather fight for her than face another day without her. Where I am is standing in front of her—asking for another chance. Where I Escape: Love is something my friends have, not me. I thought it was unattainable. Until I met Finn. He’s aware of my past. He’s held me through my nightmares. I’ve never met someone so kind and patient. Where I escape is into the arms of Finn where everything finally feels right again. Content warning for bullying, child abuse, attempted suicide, physical and emotional abuse, sexual assault, pregnancy loss, and rape.

Rooms to Die For

Rooms to Die For
Author: Jean Harrington
Publisher: Carina Press
Total Pages: 190
Release: 2014-01-27
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1426897812

Book four of Murders by Design Interior designer Deva Dunne finds more than fabulous furnishings on her trip to the design mall; she and her client come upon the body of one of Deva's favorite shop owners, swinging from the atrium railing. It looks like suicide, but Deva feels sure that the purveyor of Florida's finest antiques would never leap to his death from a tacky blue stool. Deva's boyfriend, studly and stoic police lieutenant Victor Rossi, looks into it, but there's not much to go on. He's focusing on their future these days, and he wishes Deva would steer clear of danger. But everyone around Deva seems to be keeping secrets, and she's getting some strange reactions to the designs she's doing for a big charity event. When she experiences a mysterious attack, she knows she's at the center of something huge—and if she doesn't outwit this killer fast, her only future will be six feet under. 73,000 words

Ashes & Alchemy

Ashes & Alchemy
Author: Cindy Spencer Pape
Publisher: Carina Press
Total Pages: 76
Release: 2014-01-06
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1426897715

A Gaslight Chronicles novella London, 1860 Police inspector Sebastian Brown served Queen and country in India before returning to England to investigate supernatural crimes alongside the Order of the Round Table. If his wifeless, childless life feels a little empty sometimes, that's not too great a price to pay in the name of duty. Minerva Shaw is desperately seeking a doctor when she mistakenly lands on Sebastian's doorstep. Her daughter Ivy has fallen gravely ill with a mysterious illness—the same illness, it seems, that's responsible for taking the lives of many of Ivy's classmates. Seb sniffs a case, and taking in Minnie and Ivy seems the only way to protect them while he solves it. But as mother and daughter work their way into his heart and Seb uses every magickal and technological resource he can muster to uncover the source of the deadly plague, it's he who will need protecting—from emotions he'd thought buried long ago. 30,000 words

New Approaches to Popular Romance Fiction

New Approaches to Popular Romance Fiction
Author: Sarah S.G. Frantz
Publisher: McFarland
Total Pages: 276
Release: 2014-01-10
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 0786489677

Despite the prejudices of critics, popular romance fiction remains a complex, dynamic genre. It consistently maintains the largest market share in the American publishing industry, even as it welcomes new subgenres like queer and BDSM romance. Digital publishing originated in erotic romance, and savvy online communities have exploded myths about the genre's readership. Romance scholarship now reflects this diversity, transformed by interdisciplinary scrutiny, new critical approaches, and an unprecedented international dialogue between authors, scholars, and fans. These eighteen essays investigate individual romance novels, authors, and websites, rethink the genre's history, and explore its interplay of convention and originality. By offering new twists in enduring debates, this collection inspires further inquiry into the emerging field of popular romance studies.

Wild Ones

Wild Ones
Author: Kristine Wyllys
Publisher: Carina Press
Total Pages: 138
Release: 2014-01-13
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1426897871

Bri Martin likes her skirts too short, her heels too high, and trouble close at hand. So when big, brooding underground boxer Luke Turner comes into the bar where she works and starts a fight before she brings his first drink, she can't help being intrigued. Luke is everything she never wanted and everything she can't resist. Soon, Luke is showing up everywhere Bri is, and she can't break free of his hold on her, nor does she want to. When her best friend turns on her, it's Luke who is there. When Luke's opponent comes after her to send Luke a message, it's he who comes to her rescue. Before Bri knows it, she's caught in the midst of a rivalry between her boyfriend and her boss, both of whom are not content to settle their scores inside the ring. She swore she'd never live this life, so like the one she once ran from. But only by confronting her past can she decide where her future lies…and whether Luke can be a part of it. 61,000 words

Hidden Pleasures: Business Adult Romance - Complete Series

Hidden Pleasures: Business Adult Romance - Complete Series
Author: Lucia Jordan
Publisher: Wild Hearts Romance
Total Pages: 86
Release: 2021-11-23
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

While Madeline tries to resist Liam, the world of pleasure he offers might just be too tempting to ignore… If real estate broker Madeline Swift wants to keep her job, she needs to make a sale and she needs to make it fast. So when a new client is in the market to buy a property, they’re assigned to the disheartened and severely unoptimistic Madeline who comes face to face with the man on whom her job now depends – Liam Benedict. But Liam is no stranger to Madeline. The boy she had been infatuated with as a sophomore in college is now a man who’s nothing like what she remembered. He’s older, more sophisticated, gorgeous and impossibly hotter with a new cool, calm authoritativeness that excites and intimidates her at the same time. Liam knows exactly who Madeline is, and plans to seduce her into a world of sensual exploration that she had been too naïve for all those years ago. The question is—is Madeline now ready for everything that Liam has in store?

Desire After Dark (Gansett Island Series, Book 15)

Desire After Dark (Gansett Island Series, Book 15)
Author: Marie Force
Publisher: HTJB, Inc.
Total Pages: 301
Release: 2016-05-23
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1942295502

A dozen days—and nights—to explore all the possibilities… Tobias “Slim” Jackson has the perfect life as a pilot on Gansett Island in the summer and in Florida in the winter. He’s happiest when he’s in the air, or at least that was the case before last summer when he met Erin Barton, Gansett Island’s newest lighthouse keeper. Now he can’t seem to find his usual enthusiasm for flying, winter in the sunny South or anything that doesn’t include her. Erin has been stuck on pause since she lost her twin brother. She’ll tell you herself that her life has been a hot mess since Toby died. After dropping out of law school, she’s flitted from one pointless job to another, existing rather than truly living. Then she comes to Gansett Island to take over as the new lighthouse keeper and meets Slim, who happens to share her beloved brother’s first name. That small coincidence is enough to convince Erin that she needs to spend more time with the dashing pilot—except for the fact that he’s spending the winter more than a thousand miles from her. Now Slim’s come home to Gansett for the holidays and to hopefully pick up where he left off with Erin. He’s got twelve days before he’s due back in Florida to finish out the remainder of his winter obligations. A lot can happen in twelve days, but will it be enough to convince Erin that it’s time to start truly living again? Read Slim and Erin’s story and catch up with the rest of the Gansett Island cast in Desire After Dark! The Gansett Island Series Book 1: Maid for Love (Mac & Maddie) Book 2: Fool for Love (Joe & Janey) Book 3: Ready for Love (Luke & Sydney) Book 4: Falling for Love (Grant & Stephanie) Book 5: Hoping for Love (Evan & Grace) Book 6: Season for Love (Owen & Laura) Book 7: Longing for Love (Blaine & Tiffany) Book 8: Waiting for Love (Adam & Abby) Book 9: Time for Love (Daisy & David) Book 10: Meant for Love (Jenny & Alex) Book 10.5: Chance for Love, A Gansett Island Novella (Jared & Lizzie) Book 11: Gansett After Dark (Owen & Laura) Book 12: Kisses After Dark (Shane & Katie) Book 13: Love After Dark (Paul & Hope) Book 14: Celebration After Dark (Big Mac & Linda) Book 15: Desire After Dark (Slim & Erin) Book 16: Light After Dark (Mallory & Quinn) Book 17: Episode 1: Victoria & Shannon Book 18: Episode 2: Kevin & Chelsea Book 19: Mine After Dark (Riley & Nikki) Book 20: Yours After Dark (Finn & Chloe) Book 21: Trouble After Dark (Deacon & Julia) Book 22: Rescue After Dark (Mason & Jordan) Book 23: Blackout After Dark (Full Cast) Book 24: Temptation After Dark (Cooper & Gigi) Book 25: Resilience After Dark (Jace & Cindy) Book 26: Hurricane After Dark (Piper & Jack)

THE CHANGEUP

THE CHANGEUP
Author: Rhonda Shaw
Publisher: Carina Press
Total Pages: 180
Release: 2014-01-06
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1426897731

Playing for keeps After nine years of striking out in the dating department, Maddie Hamlin is throwing in the towel. But just as this mom resolves to remain single, she meets sweet and sexy pitching phenom Chase Patton at a family dinner. He's perfect for her—aside from the fact he's only twenty-two. Chase knows he should be focusing on his rookie year with the Detroit Rockets, but he can't stop thinking about Maddie. He doesn't care that the beautiful school counselor is twelve years older, and he's already lost his heart to her adorable daughter. When an incredible date leads to an incredible night of passion, he knows he never wants to let her go. But dating in the media spotlight is a whole new ball game. Maddie quickly discovers that not everyone accepts their unconventional relationship—and that finding love may mean losing everything else… 82,000 words

Spy

Spy
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 80
Release: 1996-01
Genre:
ISBN:

Smart. Funny. Fearless."It's pretty safe to say that Spy was the most influential magazine of the 1980s. It might have remade New York's cultural landscape; it definitely changed the whole tone of magazine journalism. It was cruel, brilliant, beautifully written and perfectly designed, and feared by all. There's no magazine I know of that's so continually referenced, held up as a benchmark, and whose demise is so lamented" --Dave Eggers. "It's a piece of garbage" --Donald Trump.