Urban fantasy

The throne to a werewolf coven isn't all that is waiting for Armand when he returns from a nearly decade long hiatus in Spain. On the very night of his return he becomes intrigued with Amelia Anaheim, the daughter of his father's best friend and member of one of the Coven's founding families.Unbeknownst to both, their arrangement has been in the works since they were infants. The promised union was an agreed upon payment for assistance with a murder going back thirty years. But someone one knows of the misdeed and how Armand's father, the current alpha and head of the Coven came to power.But ambitious women and a stern father are not the only things Armand has to worry about as he navigates this new role as alpha in training. As Armand's and Amelia's desire for one another grows, their fathers' secrets are slowly revealed not only threatening their lives but will upend their world and test their beliefs. As a former best friend hellbent on revenge and with claims of a stolen legacy returns, can Armand keep Amelia out of harm's way?When all is revealed, will Armand and Amelia end up paying the ultimate price for the sins of their fathers?Only if Armand's brother, Caesar, has the final say?

A beautiful witch with a violent past, forms an unlikely love affair with a compassionate young doctor...until she fears she may end up killing him.Tressalayne is a member of a murderous witches' coven. An attack by witch hunters forces the coven to escape through a hastily constructed portal of magic. Ripped from her medieval world, the portal hurls Tressalayne and the coven's leader, Morganna, into present day East Texas. Critically injured in the passage, Tressalayne awakes in a hospital with no memory of her previous life. Lucas Beckett finds himself in charge of the mysterious patient's recuperation, and soon develops more than just a medical interest in her recovery. However, their blossoming relationship is marred by Tressalayne's nightmarish flashbacks and uncontrolled manifestations of magic.Can their life together survive this collision of past and present? As Tressalayne's struggles continue, other threats emerge to loom over the young couple, and the stage is set for a final confrontation. Murderous intent, or love and devotion? Only one can survive and The Janus Witch must decide."Michael Scott Clifton weaves and casts a magical spell in his fantasy romance The Janus Witch. A must read for any Fantasy Romance, Urban Romance, or Paranormal Romance enthusiast!" Ranay James Author of The McKinnon Legends: A Time Travel Series

From the internationally bestselling author of The Dark Heavens and Journey to Wudang seriesThe Heavenly defenses struggle to hold against the combined might of the Eastern and Western demon hordes. The God of War Xuan Wu is now at full strength?but is his might enough to safeguard the realm when half the Heavens are already in their hands? As everything around them falls apart, John and Emma must fight a last-ditch desperate battle to defend their kingdom and protect their families. But will the kingdom ever be the same again?

New York Times-bestselling October Daye series • Hugo Award-winning author Seanan McGuire • "Top of my urban-paranormal series list!" -Felicia Day October "Toby" Daye is finally doing all right-and that inevitably means it's time for things to take a turn for the worse. Someone has kidnapped the sons of the Duchess Dianda Lorden, regent of the Undersea Duchy of Saltmist. To prevent a war between land and sea, Toby must not only find the missing boys, but also prove that the Queen of the Mists was not behind their abduction. She'll need all her tricks and the help of her allies if she wants to make it through this in one piece. Toby's search will take her from the streets of San Francisco to the lands beneath the waves. But someone is determined to stop her-and whoever it is isn't playing by Oberon's Laws. As the battle grows more and more personal, one thing is chillingly clear. When Faerie goes to war, not everyone will walk away.

Das kleine Dorf Trevia:Hier lebt der fünfzehnjährige Ambra mit seiner Mutter und seiner Schwester. Sein Vater verschwand vor zehn Jahren spurlos und niemand weiß, warum. Doch eines Tages erhält Ambra einen Brief, der alles verändert.Um die Welt davor zu bewahren, in die Finsternis zu stürzen, muss er sich auf eine gefährliche Reise begeben. Doch kann man eine solche Aufgabe überhaupt allein bewältigen? Zusammen mit seinen Freunden Keno und Ophelia stellt er sich unzähligen Herausforderungen: in der Liebe, im Kampf gegen dunkle Mächte, aber auch in ihrer Freundschaft.Schon bald wird alles, woran sie glauben, auf den Kopf gestellt.Für Ambra ist jedoch nur eins wichtig: Was ist mit seinem Vater damals passiert und was hat er mit alldem zu tun?

Jane Yellowrock is a vampire killer for hire—but other creatures of the night still need to watch their backs....When the Master of the city of New Orleans asks Jane to improve security for a future visit from a delegation of European vampires, she names an exorbitant price—and Leo is willing to pay. That's because the European vamps want Leo's territory, and he knows that he needs Jane to prevent a total bloodbath. Leo, however, doesn't mention how this new job will change Jane's life or the danger it will bring her and her team.Jane has more to worry about than some greedy vampires. There's a vicious creature stalking the streets of New Orleans, and its agenda seems to be ripping Leo and her to pieces. Now Jane just has to figure out how to kill something she can't even see....

Hugo winner Jim C. Hines's hilarious and clever Magic ex Libris series, where books come alive and libriomancer Isaac Vainio combats magical threats that spring from the pageFive hundred years ago, Johannes Gutenberg discovered the art of libriomancy, allowing him to reach into books to create things from their pages. Gutenberg's power brought him many enemies, and some of those enemies have waited centuries for revenge. Revenge which begins with the brutal slaughter of a wendigo in the northern Michigan town of Tamarack, a long-established werewolf territory.Libriomancer Isaac Vainio is part of Die Zwelf Portenære, better known as the Porters, the organization founded by Gutenberg to protect the world from magical threats. Isaac is called in to investigate the killing, along with Porter psychiatrist Nidhi Shah and their dryad bodyguard and lover, Lena Greenwood. Born decades ago from the pages of a pulp fantasy novel, Lena was created to be the ultimate fantasy woman, strong and deadly, but shaped by the needs and desires of her companions. Her powers are unique, and Gutenberg's enemies hope to use those powers for themselves. But their plan could unleash a far darker evil…

I've been told to go to Hell more times than I can count. But this time I'm actually going. My name's Bobby Dollar, sometimes known as Doloriel, and of course, Hell isn't a great place for someone like me-I'm an angel. They don't like my kind down there, not even the slightly fallen variety. But they have my girlfriend, who happens to be a beautiful demon named Casi¬mira, Countess of Cold Hands. Why does an angel have a demon girlfriend? Well, certainly not because it helps my career.She's being held hostage by one of the nasti¬est, most powerful demons in all of the nether¬world-Eligor, Grand Duke of Hell. He already hates me, and he'd like nothing better than to get his hands on me and rip my immortal soul right out of my borrowed but oh-so-mortal body.But wait, it gets better! Not only do I have to sneak into Hell, make my way across thousands of miles of terror and suffering to reach Pan- demonium, capital of the fiery depths, but then I have to steal Caz right out from under Eligor's burning eyes and smuggle her out again, past demon soldiers, hellhounds, and all the murder¬ous creatures imprisoned there for eternity. And even if I somehow manage to escape Hell, I'm also being stalked by an undead psychopath named Smyler who's been following me for weeks. Oh, and did I mention that he can't be killed?So if I somehow survive Hell, elude the Grand Duke and all his hideous minions and make it back to the real world, I'll still be the most hunted soul in Creation. But at least I'll have Caz. Gotta have something to look forward to, right?So just pour me that damn drink, will you? I've got somewhere to go.

In eine Welt geworfen, in der sie permanent den widrigen Gezeiten trotzen muss, entwickelt Misha eine eigenwillige Fähigkeit, den Kopf über Wasser zu halten und nicht unterzugehen. Als das Schlimmste vorbei ist und sie endlich in der Stadt Mela strandet, versucht Misha sich durch eine neue und ungewohnte Normalität zu navigieren. Aber auch hier kann sie die Angewohnheit nicht ablegen, immer und überall Strömungen zu entdecken, die sie mal tragen und auch mal überwältigen. Als die Stadt einen schweren Schicksalsschlag verkraften muss, drohen die Strömungen außer Kontrolle zu geraten und Misha muss alle Hebel in Bewegung setzen, um den Untergang zu verhindern.

Dorina Basarab is a dhampir-half-human, half-vampire. Subject to uncontrollable rages, most dhampirs live very short, very violent lives. But so far, Dory has managed to maintain her sanity by unleashing her anger on those demons and vampires who deserve killing... Dory is used to fighting hard and nasty. So when she wakes up in a strange scientific lab with a strange man standing over her, her first instinct is to take his head off. Luckily, the man is actually the master vampire Louis-Cesare, so he's not an easy kill. It turns out that Dory had been working with a Vampire Senate task force on the smuggling of magical items and weaponry out of Faerie when she was captured and brought to the lab. But when Louis-Cesare rescues her, she has no memory of what happened to her. To find out what was done to her-and who is behind it-Dory will have to face off with fallen angels, the maddest of mad scientists, and a new breed of vampires that are far worse than undead…

Holidays can be murderFi's on holiday in Cornwall when she gets a call from her boss about killer piskies. Guess this isn't the relaxing getaway she'd dreamed of. Now she has to work out how to stop the piskies, and their queen without anyone else getting killed even if it means making a bargain with the fae.This book is for you if you enjoy:small town mysteries set in the UKcozy urban fantasy with lots of magicstrong female charactersslow burn romancesnobby dragon familiars

Tamsin and Paige have gotten married. They decide to travel to Paris and London to celebrate. They've learned a bit of French, they have some friends to meet, and between the pain de chocolat and fish and chips, their culinary plans are set. With such a romantic get away planned, what could go wrong?

"For thousands of years, the passion between Alexander, Archangel of Persia, and Zanaya, Queen of the Nile, burned furious and bright, seemingly without end. But to be an archangel is to be bound to power violent and demanding. Driven by its primal energy, Alexander and Zanaya fought as fiercely as they loved, locked in an endless cycle of devotion and heartbreak. It is only Zanaya's decision to Sleep that ends their love story. Eons later, the Cascade of Death wakens them both. The passion between them a flame that yet burns, Alexander and Zanaya stand together in one last battle against the ultimate darkness. But even a warrior archangel cannot win every war. Alexander's scream shatters the world as Zanaya falls, broken and silent...only to rise again in a miracle that may be a devastating curse. For is it truly the Queen of the Nile who has been resurrected? Only one thing is clear: This is the last beat of their passionate, angry dance. The final song for Alexander and his Zani . . ."--Publisher marketing.

In a sleepy steel-mill town, the ultimate battle between Good and Evil is about to begin . . .Sinnissippi Park, in Hopewell, Illinois, has long hidden a mysterious evil, locked away from humankind by powers greater than most could even imagine. But now the malevolent creatures that normally skulk in the shadows of the park grow bolder, and old secrets hint at a violent explosion.The brewing conflict draws John Ross to Hopewell. A Knight of the Word, Ross is plagued by nightmares that tell him someone evil is coming to unleash an ancient horror upon the world. Caught between them is fourteen-year-old Nest Freemark, who senses that something is terribly wrong but has not yet learned to wield the budding power that sets her apart from her friends.Now the future of humanity depends upon a man haunted by his dreams and a gifted young girl--two souls who will discover what survives when hope and innocence are shattered forever . . .

Three terrific books in one volume!PERILOUS PATHIt's a perilous path...but he must travel it to the end. If not, then his father's life is forfeit.Scotch McBride is a young detective seeking to right the wrongs of the world.Little did Scotch suspect that one of them would be his own father's pending death.And very possibly his own as well if he doesn't avoid the Perilous Path!DETECTIVE DEEThe last thing Dee ever wanted was to leave his home and loved ones, but sometimes a path we travel is not what we choose, but what we must take.The death of his fiancée by the head of a cult forces Dee to travel across the seas to Victorian London.There, he will seek the justice his dead fiancée deserves even if it means losing his own life...which it might unless he's exceptionally careful.SHERLOCK HOLMES, EMPIRE AND DOMAINThe Twisted Man serves a Dark Druid Master and together they will seek to control the empire anddomain of London and its lands.Can Sherlock Holmes not only discover who these two are but also block their plans from reaching fruition?Kick back, relax, and join the mystery adventures.

I'd learned pretty quickly that the only person you can depend on is yourself. But when I awake alone, in a city enveloped in mist, I find myself frantically searching for anyone who can help. Desperate to escape my new reality, I'm forced to overcome challenges I never could have imagined. As I struggle to stop a murderer from a place beyond the physical world, I slowly learn the value of letting the right people into your life. With the help of a selfless twelve-year-old and an amateur sleuth I can't seem to tear myself away from, I only hope that I can do what needs to be done before it's too late. The Pale: Diary of the dead is J.McDonald's debut novel. Leveraging a unique writing style developed over shorter works and Master's thesis piece, this author's works explore the concept of what matters most about a person while sending readers on a thrilling ride.

The Nightmare Devourer delves into the intricate interplay of dreams, reality, and the dark recesses of the human psyche, weaving a tale that blurs the boundaries between the tangible and the ethereal. In the heart of Seoul, Sim Jongmin, a dedicated caregiver, is trapped in a labyrinthine nightmare orchestrated by the enigmatic child, Tori. As he struggles to navigate the treacherous depths of his subconscious, he unwittingly unravels a web of long-buried secrets and unresolved traumas.Enter Dr. Hwangbo Hyun-jun, a skilled hypnotist with a keen intuition and a haunted past. Tasked with unraveling the mysteries surrounding Jongmin's descent into darkness, Hyun-jun delves fearlessly into the murky depths of the human mind, confronting his demons along the way. Yet, as he delves deeper into Jongmin's subconscious, he uncovers sinister forces. These forces threaten to consume them both.Against a sprawling metropolis, The Nightmare Devourer explores themes of guilt, redemption, and the insidious nature of trauma. From the seedy underbelly of Seoul's nightlife to the quiet confines of a therapist's office, the story unfolds with a sense of mounting tension and palpable dread. Each twist and turn of the plot propels the reader further into a nightmarish world where nothing is as it seems, and reality itself hangs in the balance.As Jongmin and Hyun-jun grapple with the demons of their past, they must confront the ultimate question: can they escape the clutches of the Nightmare Devourer, or will they be consumed by the darkness that lurks within? With its masterful blend of psychological thriller and supernatural horror, The Nightmare Devourer is a gripping and thought-provoking exploration of the human condition. It is guaranteed to keep readers on the edge until the last page.

The fifth book in New York Times-bestselling Seanan McGuire's witty urban fantasy InCryptid series about a family of cryptozoologists who act as a buffer between humans and the magical creatures living in secret around us."The only thing more fun than an October Daye book is an InCryptid book." -Charlaine Harris, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of Sookie Stackhouse seriesDestiny, Noun: 1. The inevitable or irresistible course of events. 2. The inescapable future. 3. See also "Screwed."Verity Price is back on the West Coast and getting back into the swing of the family business: cryptozoology. She's rescuing cryptids from bad situations, protecting them from monster-hunters, and generally risking life and limb for the greater good, with her ex-Covenant partner/husband, Dominic, by her side. Her ballroom dance career is behind her...or so she thinks. When Verity gets the call from the producers of Dance or Die, the reality show she almost won several years before, she finds the lure of a comeback impossible to resist, and she and Dominic are off to L.A. for one last shot at the big time. Of course, nothing is that simple. When two of her fellow contestants turn up dead, Verity will need every ally she can find-and a couple she wasn't looking for-in order to navigate the complicated steps of both the tango and a murder investigation without blowing her cover. It doesn't help that her official family backup is her grandmother, Alice Price-Healy, who thinks "subtle" is something that happens to other people.Winning this competition may have just become a matter of life and death.

In the sixth novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling series, coyote shifter Mercy Thompson and Alpha werewolf Adam finally reach the alter. But when they make the Columbia River their honeymoon destination, their newlywed bliss turns into a fight for survival... Being a different breed of shapeshifter-a walker-Mercy can see ghosts, but the spirit of her long-gone father has never visited her. Until now. An evil is stirring in the depths of the Columbia River-and innocent people are dying. As other walkers make their presence known to Mercy, she must reconnect with her heritage to exorcise the world of the legend known as the river devil.