Bøger af Melissa Ringsted

Sometimes it's the simple things in life that matter the most. Emma is a small town girl with big dreams. After years of working hard, she thought she finally had it all: a beach house in Malibu, a fiancé who is a well-known surgeon, and a climbing career in the newspaper world. Except, when Emma finds Matt in bed with another woman only weeks before their wedding, she takes a giant leap by accepting a promotion on the east coast. While in her travels across the country, Emma crosses paths with the free-spirited, fly by the seat of his pants, Jacob. She's fascinated by him and his outlook on life. When circumstances leave her stranded in a strange city, fate brings Jacob and Emma together again. He takes her on a two day journey into his world where he shows her that money doesn't always buy you happiness. Happiness is there for the taking, all Emma needed to do was know where to look. So, when Matt rides in to the rescue, Emma must decide if her relationship with him is worth saving, or if her chance encounter with Jacob is her tomorrow.

What do you do when the one person you thought you knew turns out to be the one you knew the least? Twenty-three year old Marissa Chase, and soon to be college graduate, has everything going for her: wonderful friends, a lucrative degree, and a chance to explore the world. What made it even better - or so she thought - was when her path crossed with the alluring Alec Holden. Unable to stay away from him, Marissa experiences a love like no other, and falls into his world of passion and intrigue. However, things begin to shift when this path takes a deadly turn. Her trust is put to the test when hidden dangers unfold before her, revealing secrets that have been buried for years. Secrets that were meant to stay hidden. Murder, lies, and betrayal ... will Marissa figure it all out in time and escape with her life intact, or will she be too late and fall into the trap of deception?

I met Eli Lockston on the roof of a hospital the day my father died. He was smoking cigarette, and I was lost. It was an abysmal beginning. It was the start of something huge.

* * Completed Series * * Only she can tame the beast that rules them.Amani left the York Clan in search of the Elder paranormal, in hopes of protecting her adoptive sister. Realizing someone is trailing her, Amani tries to disappear into the wilderness. But with secret experiments and war brewing, she can't hide forever. There, amongst the trees, she comes face to face with destiny... Benedict lives a quiet, secluded life. That level of isolation was necessary for him to control his beasts and claim even an iota of peace. Yet the delicate balance he has created is threatened when he stumbles across a beautiful woman in need. Unable to resist the purple-haired temptress, he offers her sanctuary in his hidden home. Unfortunately, danger followed her into the woods, bringing a deadly threat to Benedict's door. With danger closing in from all sides, can Benedict and Amani find a way to work together to save those they care for... and themselves?

After a raging, intense battle with a large contingent of the Black Knight's minions, Edward and the remaining members of his group take shelter in an abandoned inn to lick their wounds. Formulating a plan to chase after the demonic creatures in order to eradicate the threat of a reoccurrence, Brian and Katie head off, leaving their werewolf companion to keep watch over their leader as he attempts to heal. Following the trail of the railroad tracks, they discover more than they were bargaining for; the retreating demons spring an ambush on the unsuspecting duo as they ascend toward the pinnacle of the mountain. Surviving the surprise attack and, for the time being, eliminating the immediate threat, Brian and Katie continue to climb. As they reach the termination point of the railroad tracks, they find themselves staring at the gaping entrance to a cave. Determination fueling them, they step through the opening, making sure there aren't more of the tiny demons regrouping inside. As they enter, a blood red veil of light falls over their vision. The expansive chamber is adorned with row upon row of enormous, wooden crosses, some of which have nude prisoners shackled to them. Could this be the place Julie had referred to as Cemetery Hill? If so, what were the odds of her still being alive? Would Katie find her best friend in this chamber of horror, or was she too late?

All 18-year-old Celeste Garrett wants is to head off to college and make those fun, yet ill-advised, choices college kids are known for. And maybe to spend some time with the hot cameraman she just met. Instead, because of a pact her ancestors made in the 17th century with a mythical creature, she has to save the world. While normal kids are slamming energy drinks and cramming for exams, Celeste will get her adrenaline rush fighting a fire breathing dragon. She wants to meet friends in the quad to exchange lecture notes, but first she must exchange blows with a shapeshifting demon on the rooftop. Life isn't always fair for a superhero, but at least she doesn't have to do it alone. With her brother and sister as sidekicks, they alternate between saving lives and getting on each others' nerves. Together the trio encounters unspeakable odds, mystical forces and comes face-to-face with an image that will haunt them forever-their grandmother in a leopard print bikini. "Okay, little side note here. If a psychopathic killer asks if you want to see a trick, say no. That's the smart thing to do. I, on the other hand, responded, 'Bring it'." -excerpt from THE CONDUIT

Upon their return from the post-apocalyptic realm of future Earth, Edward and the remaining members of his group destroy the portal to keep a never-ending flood of zombies from wreaking havoc on Desolace. They are reunited with their ghostly friend, Amber, but have no weapons or supplies and are forced to return to the town of Loknar to seek help. After enlisting the aid of the town guard, and their new friend, Jasper, Edward leads the group toward his home town, the city of Elysia. When they arrive, Edward is saddened to see his once great city has been decimated. The lone surviving elder speaks to Edward of an incursion by the forces of darkness, which seems bent on completely destroying the largest city upon Desolace. Sending Edward and his faithful followers on a mission to the south, they soon discover a small town, seemingly forgotten and uninhabited for a very long time. Was it the work of the Black Knight and his minions which has left the city streets littered with corpses? If so, will they be able to stop his madness before it consumes Elysia and everything Edward holds dear to his heart?

Sitting on the porch of a decaying house, an old brown mug sat, the top chipped, a warm breeze brushing against sun-heated ceramic. "There is nothing more potent than a cup of tea," Old Ma'am once told her. Twenty-year-old Lyric Mason lifted the mug, her sad eyes drawn to its flaw. She'd come home to say goodbye to her grandmother and to take over an eerie family legacy that would forever burden her. She hadn't count on twenty-five-year-old Grayson Kramer. *** "The women in that family will drive you insane," the town said. "They'll steal your heart and destroy your soul," they promised. Despite himself, troubled Grayson was fascinated by Lyric, by the rumors and accusations that surrounded her. Prison had changed him and guilt had nearly destroyed him. It was the guilt that would draw them together. For in Hiccup, Mississippi, a decrepit house sat, the home feared by the locals, a group of ravens perching on the roof. In this house, there was a tea cup full of secrets held by a woman Grayson couldn't ignore.

We must overcome and prevail ... King Raemon of Medeisia is slaughtering tattooed scribes and mages, forcing them into hiding. All marked and those associated with them are destroyed. The people are desperate. Months after challenging Raemon, the marked rebels of Medeisia must rise against their bloodthirsty king or chance being annihilated. Sixteen year-old Drastona Consta-Mayria is the prophesied phoenix of peace, desperate to be a leader for her people despite her reservations. Following the lead of a scarred and forgotten prince, Drastona will embark on a journey with an unlikely band of rebels and a dragon across a cursed desert to bring down a king and save a kingdom.

As Edward and his makeshift group of adventurers descend the stairs leading underground from the Outpost, they find a strange object as well as Katie's friend, Julie. They watch in horror as Melissa disappears through this new portal, and decide to follow her. When they get to the other side, they find themselves in a post-apocalyptic world that resembles Earth. Will Edward be able to lead the group back to Desolace to continue their battle with the Black Knight? Or will they be stuck in this new Hell, fighting just to stay alive?

Rebecca has just turned thirty. She's happy living a perfectly comfortable and predictable life. She's even ready to marry her long-time boyfriend whenever he finally gets around to asking her. But all that changes when her best friend whisks her away to Italy for a much-needed vacation. In the midst of site seeing and finally letting loose, Rebecca manages to catch the eye of a young English tourist but doesn't let it go to her head. By the time she's back in the States and back in the arms of her long-time beau, Rebecca has already forgotten about Peter, Paten, Paul...whatever his name was, that is until he shows up at her brother's cabin in the woods. A life of normalcy, routine, and stability gets turned upside down as Rebecca decides whether or not she's truly ready to get married. And if so, who is the one she's really meant to be with?

**Introductory prequel novella to the Gloves Off series by NYT and USA TODAY Bestselling author, L.P. DOVER. The characters in this book will get their own novels which will conclude their stories.** When you're told to stay away from someone or something it only drives the urge to go after it more. In this case, that was exactly what happened. For years, Gabriella Reynolds-younger sister of MMA's Heavyweight Champion, Matt Reynolds-was warned by him to stay away from his fighter friends; she deserved better and they would only break her heart. Did she listen? Yes, for a while, but temptation can only consume you so much until you fall into its trap. There's a certain fighter she's interested in, and it just so happens that he's her brother's best friend, the only one that is completely off limits to her. However, she's not the only one fighting temptation. Tyler Rushing can't deny his attraction to her, but he's afraid she'll want more and he can't give that to her. When he finds out that's not the case ... everything changes. Secrets can be dangerous, but they can also be thrilling and intense. Gabriella and Tyler have no choice but to keep their time together a secret ... and it's a secret that'll stay with them forever.

**Introductory Prequel Novella to the Gloves Off series by NYT and USA TODAY Bestselling author, L.P. Dover. This is just an introduction to the characters. Their full stories will come with their novels.** Two is always better than one. What would you do if you were given the chance to spend the night with not one, but two fighters? Would you do it? Could you open yourself up to the pleasures they offered and do exactly what they said in order to pass on to the next round? It was common knowledge that Ryley and Camden Jameson, well-known MMA fighters and identical twins, were just as aggressive and passionate in the bed as they were in the ring. The only problem was that if you didn't pass their test on the first night, then you didn't proceed to the next round. They loved a good fight, and that's what they got when they met Ashleigh Warren. Ashleigh knew what was going to happen when the twins approached her with a proposition, and needless to say, she knew exactly how to handle them ... or so she thought. The rules had changed, and in order to get them both she had to first spend one night with each and last until they were done with her. It was a proposition she couldn't refuse, but she knew it wouldn't be easy to win. However, it was one that she was going to enjoy.

In his insatiable lust for power and world domination, the Black Knight has deployed an entire army of mechanical monstrosities to eradicate any who stand in his way. Despite his best efforts to exterminate Edward the White and his friends, they continue to be a thorn in his side. The Black Knight thinks he has the upper hand when the small band of his adversaries seemingly flee to the south in order to escape the wrath of his regiment of machines, but somehow they keep managing to elude him. Little does he know that Edward has an agenda of his own. Employing the use of his new servant-who although younger than the Black Knight's former slave, is essentially a carbon copy of the headhunting serial killer-the demonic entity tracks the troublesome party of humans. Using George as his scout, he witnesses the growth of Edward's group as they gain allies on their trek southward. When he begins to figure out what the group is up to, the Black Knight decides to take matters into his own hands. One thing is certain: failure is not an option. Will the Black Knight succeed to claim what he feels is his rightful seat upon a dais at the Throne of the Gods? Or will Edward and his friends thwart the attempt yet again?

Haunted by a bloody past, Claire Devereux finds herself running for her life the summer after her high school graduation. Four years later, things are starting to look up for Claire. She has a new job, new friends, and an undeniable interest in a Navy Pilot. That is, until her past catches up with her. Lines are crossed, hearts are broken, and loyalty is tested. Now, Claire is faced with a choice; the past she tried to leave behind or the future she would die to protect and declaring war was only the beginning.

Arabella always knew she was a little different from other kids, because she sensed things no one else could, like the silver sound of light and the warmth of chiming bells. She noticed things that others seemed to overlook-that life was like a footprint in the sand with the ocean washing you away bit by bit-that beauty could be broken into a million pieces-that bullets flew like butterflies. On Arabella's 15th birthday, a mysterious Voice filled her with a blinding light and revealed her true nature. She was an angel with a gift: the ability to hear the darkest thoughts and secret desires of those around her. But, there was a catch... ...listen for twilight and touch an angel shimmering into action on invisible wings... 12 Destinies 12 Twilights 12 Lives that will never be the same

NEW ADULT ROMANCE by Amazon bestselling author R.K. Ryals In Mississippi, there's a legend about a Singing River, a tragic love story that ended with an entire Indian tribe singing a death chant as they marched stoically into the Pascagoula River to die ... At eighteen, Haven Ambrose isn't just a high school graduate. In her head, she's an aspiring writer, a traveler, a chef, a slayer of injustice, an astronomer, an archaeologist, and the love child of a famous, rich musician. But reality is harsher. Reality is overdue bills, a crumbling trailer, an absent father, an old addiction, and a hot, crushing summer that may end in disappointment. For twenty year-old River Brayden, life seems good, but appearances can be deceiving. The oldest son of a wealthy family, he has finished his first year at Harvard to return home for the summer only to discover his younger brother headed down an unforgiving road. They will be drawn together by a song. For during the late summer, they say the Pascagoula death chant can still be heard near the Singing River. Its call is haunting, its chant a testament of love and sacrifice. It calls to some ... beckoning.