Following a devastating series of misfortunes, Lady Aribella Bardsley has bravely shouldered the responsibilities of her household. But just as the bleakness of her situation threatens to overwhelm her, a summons arrives from the Queen with a providential offer: Aribella’s presence is requested as a lady-in-waiting at the palace. Prince Layton Wilhelm’s family has clung to their neutrality in the war for far too long. […]
Everything has changed. Except her heart. Arabella Godwin is an Incomparable in London Society—elegant, wealthy, and meticulously trained. Yet, she has nothing to show for her efforts aside from her pretentious reputation and a collection of disappointed suitors. When her plan to secure a promising offer of marriage is temporarily delayed, she must bide her time in the company of an estranged childhood friend—the much-too-endearing, […]
From the Hand of Sketch… Henrietta “Hal” Mortimer has been working with England’s operatives and spies for years, her remarkable memory and artistic talents invaluable to many missions. The last thing she expects is to be pulled into a field mission herself, and to be partnered with the most insufferable asset she has ever met. Worse than that, she has to marry the man. And […]
A wounded athlete. A missing father. An old grudge. Landscape architect and volunteer genealogy researcher Emma Shane has done everything she can to distance herself from her teenage past, where she was an orchestra geek targeted by rowdy athletes for pranks. She’s even altered her name. Now, she runs a successful business with her sister by day and after hours uses her special skill: helping […]
After two bad dates, can Emily overlook the flaws and ask Ryan for help? Abby and Chase leave for a sudden getaway, putting Emily in charge of the seaside Inn. Always ready for a challenge, Emily dives in. But after a power outage and guest complaints, she wonders if she should call someone for help. Ryan’s number is an emergency contact, but she’s determined not […]
An actress in trouble. The bodyguard she hires. One forbidden kiss. After an attempt on her life, Jordan turns to Hastings Security for protection. With an unknown stalker and a paranoid producer, the only person she can trust is the bodyguard that is as handsome as he is kind. But when her heart is involved, the actress doesn’t dare trust herself. Determined not to copy […]
Everyone in the world seems to be crazy for Liam Hanks, a teenage boy with a swoony singing voice that melts everyone’s hearts. Me? I could do with a little less Liam. Too bad Dad (who happens to be our city mayor) had to choose Liam as this year’s Fourth of July concert celebrity. Even worse? I’m the one in charge of making sure Liam […]
The kingdom of Hálendi is in trouble. It’s losing the war at its borders, and rumors of a new, deadlier threat on the horizon have surfaced. Princess Jennesara knows her skills on the battlefield would make her an asset and wants to help, but her father has other plans. As the second-born heir to the throne, Jenna lacks the firstborn’s–her brother’s–magical abilities, so the king […]
Helena and the oracular bookstore Abernathy’s stopped an attack by the alien invaders’ human allies and destroyed their attempt at a second oracle, giving the Wardens much-needed victories. Now, after months of fighting a defensive war, the Wardens plan a direct assault on the enemy stronghold. But as the battle approaches, Abernathy’s has other plans. The oracle directs Helena to contact four ordinary people with […]
Ghosts. Monsters. Harry Houdini Meets Charles Dickens in Outer Space. A man and woman, apparent strangers, sail over a surreal desert landscape on their way to a dangerous and uncertain destiny. Tiny predators who live in the wall and feed on memories prove without a doubt that you are what you read. A little boy defies the curse of a mummified Indian princess, prepared to […]