Bøger af Stephanie Rowe

In this sizzling romantic suspense by a New York Times bestselling author, a serial arsonist targets the biological family he found through an online DNA ancestry test. "Absolutely breathtaking." Blissfully Bookish Besties (Five-star Goodreads Review) "A M A Z I N G...A fast-paced adventure all wrapped up in scorching hot romance. This entire series is a must-read!" Christa S. (Five-star Amazon Review) Five years ago, Charlotte Murphy's brother tracked down her family through a DNA ancestry test. Charlotte was the only one he left alive. And now he's back to finish the deadly game he started. When reclusive Mack Connor is summoned to Alaska by his best friend, he's not prepared to play bodyguard to a spunky, sexy bartender fighting to reclaim her life from the stalker who killed her family. But when Mack falls hard for the sassy Alaskan, the stakes suddenly become much higher than he can afford. Charlotte's scared. She's in danger. She's unwilling to trust. Until Mack walks into her life, with shadows in his eyes, a gun at his hip, and a heart he keeps under lockdown. When the serial arsonist heats up his game, can Charlotte and Mack find a way to survive, or will her death be the final victory for the brother no one would ever want? "A fast-paced, heart-racing, mind-boggling, sexy read...and I loved it!!!" NanaX8 (Five-star Amazon review) "Hot, sexy thriller...Amazing and unforgettable... A fantastic, on-the-edge-of-your-seat must-read. Laura B. (Five-star Amazon review) "Hold on for a hot ride!" Tracie (Five-star Amazon Review) Books in the Alaska Heat series: Ice, Chill, Ghost, Burn, and Hunt. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Stephanie Rowe is the author of more than 45 novels. She is a 2018 winner and a five-time nominee of the RITA(R) Award, the highest award in romance fiction. She has won many awards for her novels, including the prestigious Golden Heart(R) Award. She has received coveted starred reviews from Booklist, and Publishers Weekly has called her work "[a] genre-twister that will make readers...rabid for more." She also writes paranormal romance, contemporary romance and urban fantasy.

In this highly anticipated addition to the RITA(R) Award-winning Order of the Blade series, this stunningly sexy, action-packed paranormal romance between forced mates reveals the power of true love against the darkest evil, by New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Rowe. "I NEED more of these warriors!!!!!" CocoLoco4Books (Five-star Goodreads Review on Darkness Awakened) Ajax Steele has fought against evil for centuries, a brutal life that commanded the ultimate sacrifice. When a dangerous enemy resurfaces, Ajax must sever ties with his team and go deep to stop him. His only chance? Team up with the alluringly sexy woman destined to kill him the moment they fall in love. Cursed with a rare magic, Madison Locke has spent her life on the run from assassins, living in the shadows to conceal a terrible secret. But when her sister is kidnapped by a merciless hunter, Madison must emerge from hiding to save her. To succeed, she must recruit the help of a dangerously tempting warrior who awakens a burning hunger inside her that threatens them both. A silken caress. A steaming kiss. Can the two fated enemies survive their deadly mate bond and save those they love? Author's Note: Perfect for brand-new readers to the series and avid fans, Darkness Awakened: Reimagined tells the story of Darkness Awakened in an entirely new way. "Adventurous, romantic, HOT, steamy and full of the type of sex that us girls only dream about." Melindad (Five-star Goodreads Review on Darkness Awakened) "This not normally my cup of tea but this book sure as heck is my shot of whiskey! Enjoy!" Krystal (Five-star Goodreads Review on Darkness Awakened) "Thank the powers that be this author is prolific." Toni G (Five-star Goodreads Review on Darkness Awakened) "I didn't want to stop reading it to make dinner or anything else." Hbeebti (Five-star Goodreads Review on Darkness Awakened) "I effin love these books." JDE (Five-star Goodreads Review on Darkness Awakened) "This was so dreamy. Sigh." Ramblings of a Scattered Mind (Five-star Goodreads Review on Darkness Awakened) About the Author: Hailed by J.R. Ward as a "paranormal star!", New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Stephanie Rowe is the author of more than forty-five novels. She won the 2018 RITA(R) Award for Best Paranormal Romance, the highest award in romance fiction. She is also five-time finalist for the RITA(R) award and a Golden Heart(R) winner. Stephanie writes dark paranormal romance, funny paranormal romance, contemporary small-town romance, and romantic suspense.

When a blizzard strands a cowboy-turned-bounty hunter with a single mom and her little girl, do they have the chance to find the love they gave up on long ago? ★★★★★ "Emotional tears at the end because it's so good. And a huge sigh of awe for the HEA." Madison F. (Five-star Amazon Review) Bounty hunter Maddox Stockton is a renegade from the wrong side of the tracks, and he knows he's no good for anyone...until he meets a single mom and her traumatized daughter, who awaken in him the protective, nurturing instincts he shut down long ago. After her sister is murdered, Hannah Crowley is desperate to find a place of safety to start again, a home far from the shadows that have chased her for so long. When her move to Rogue Valley is derailed by a blizzard, Hannah must turn to the rugged cowboy for the kind of help she doesn't know how to ask for, the kind of help only Maddox can give her. When the raging storm strands Maddox and Hannah together, their mutual need to protect her daughter binds them together, creating a blazing connection of passion and need between the two lost souls. Can one snowbound week heal a lifetime of broken dreams and give them a chance at love? ★★★★★ "A beautiful story...I loved every minute of it." S. Kelly (Five-star Amazon Review) ★★★★★ "This is a wonderful, sensual, and mesmerizing love story!" Susan1 (Five-star Amazon Review) ★★★★★ "I didn't want the book to end. I wanted to savor all of the characters." Kim (Five-star Amazon Review) ★★★★★ "Absolutely loved this...10 star read." Nicola P (Five-star Amazon Review) ★★★★★ "Love the strong women and their incredible cowboys..." Tgmon (Five-star Amazon Review) ★★★★★ "The story is a wonderful journey of coming out of the darkness in the light. Finding out you can have good in your life even after all the pain." Lynn (Five-star Amazon Review) About the Author: New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Stephanie Rowe is "contemporary romance at its best" (Bex 'N' Books). She's a 2021 Vivian(R) Award nominee, and RITA(R) Award winner and five-time nominee, the highest awards in romance fiction. As the bestselling author of more than fifty books, Stephanie delights readers with her wide range of genres, which include contemporary western, small-town contemporary romance, paranormal romance, and romantic suspense novels.

When a struggling mystery writer's accidental house swap sends her to the ranch of a sexy bull rider with a murderer on his tail, the sassy city girl finds herself in the middle of a high stakes romantic murder mystery where it's her own life and heart at risk. Bull riding is all Wyatt Parker has of the father who betrayed him, so when it's stripped from him by an attempted murder, Wyatt will stop at nothing to clear his name and reclaim the only thing that matters to him. But when a charming widow ruins his plans, he has to decide if he has been wrong all along about what really matters. Mystery writer Noelle Wilder wants only one thing: to recover her equilibrium and find the creative spark inside her that died the day her life fell apart. The last thing she wants or needs is to get involved with a man, but when a rugged cowboy saves her from an Oregon flash flood, she discovers that her heart needs more healing than she realized. Sparks fly when city girl meets rugged cowboy, but it takes a murder to make them both realize what they really want, and what they're willing to risk to get it

"Wickedly funny!" New York Times bestselling author, Melanie James P.B. Noble is so ready to become the magical Guardian of the City of Boston...until she stumbles across the murder-in-process of the current Guardian. Her rescue attempt is a total fail, and puts her face-to-face with the GoD of Evil, a bad guy so nasty that he isn't even supposed to exist. Guess what? He does. And he's worse than anyone realizes. And, to top it off, his real target isn't the Guardian he just killed. It's P.B. When P.B. decides not to join the GoD of Evil in his psychotic world peace plan, he puts on the pressure by kidnapping her bestie, torturing an immortal warrior that just might be her first chance at true love, and completely screwing up the opening night of her new magical night club.If P.B. refuses to join him, everything that matters to her will be destroyed. But if she does cave to his demands, then the entire world will be annihilated. It's a tough call, really, but what's an overmatched, undertrained interim Guardian to do? Go for the option he didn't offer, which is to align with a slightly demented werewolf, recruit her all-too-human celebrity ex-boyfriend, and turn her less-than-impressive magical talent into a weapon. Or die. That's an option too. Unfortunately. ★★★★★ "What a brilliant urban fantasy book..fast-paced and had me right on the edge of my seat. Reminiscent of Jim Butcher's 'The Dresden Files'" Bella (Five-star Amazon review) ★★★★★ "Best story ever!!!! Loved it!!! This was BEST story I've read in a long time and is definitely something special" Amber S (Five-star Amazon Review) ★★★★★ "Seriously, I loved this! It was funny, quirky, witty, with great characters and descriptions. I literally laughed out loud!" mamalu (Five-star Amazon Review) ★★★★★ "Irreverent, sarcastic and funny." Vicki (Five-star Amazon Review) ★★★★★ "Off the charts amazing!!" Bossert (Five-star Amazon Review) ★★★★★ "FUNNY FUNNY FUNNY!" sydney (Five-star Amazon Review) ★★★★★ "Freaking fantabulous!" Bella (Five-star Amazon Review) "Laugh-out loud-funny and completely original. You must buy this book now!" Angie Fox, New York Times Bestselling Author Note: This book was originally published as Rock Your Evil under Stephanie's pen name of S.A. Bayne. About the Author: New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Stephanie Rowe is "romance at its best" (Bex 'N' Books). She's thrilled to be the winner of the 2018 RITA(R) Award for Best Paranormal Romance, as well as a five-time nominee of this prestigious award, the highest honor in romance fiction. As the bestselling author of more than fifty books, Stephanie delights readers with her wide range of genres, which include urban fantasy, contemporary romance, paranormal romance, and romantic suspense novels.

From a New York Times bestselling author, an irreverent, heartwarming romp in which a spirited social director must navigate romance, a lunatic boss, quirky friends, and the family no one wants in order to find her own happily ever after. You look like the woman I'd spend my entire life regretting I'd missed out on. That's all." "Utterly charming." Round Table Reviews Shannon is so over being the black sheep of her overachieving family. As the sassy social director at an uppity Boston law firm, she's overworked, underappreciated, and dateless for her sister's upcoming wedding. The easy fix to her problems? Say yes to her family-favorite ex-boyfriend. But is he the right guy for her, or an easy escape from her life? When an intern revolt puts Shannon on probation at work, she's in danger of being the failure her family believes she is. The only one willing to stand by her? The guy she's trying to get over. But when a longtime family friend she's always had a crush on finally notices her, suddenly she has a new choice to make. With romance heating up in more than one direction and a career at risk, the stakes rise for Shannon to find the path that's right for her before she makes a choice she'll regret forever. Author's note: Sassy, spirited heroine. Love triangle. Friends to lovers. A swoon-worthy hero. Workplace romance-that's-not-a-romance. Country club sex. The family you love to hate. Light-hearted fun. Secrets. Bff's. A sociopathic boss. And a heart-melting happily ever after. "Endearing and quirky!" Chicklitbooks.com "I loved just about everything about this book." Awarded a Top Pick from Romance Readers at the Heart Reviews About the Author: Stephanie Rowe is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than fifty novels. She is a 2018 RITA(R) Award winner and a five-time nominee for this prestigious award. In addition to sassy, fun contemporary romance, she also writes paranormal romance, romantic suspense, and heartwarming small-town contemporary romance, including her bestselling Wyoming Rebels cowboy series.

In New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Rowe's new shifter series, an ice-cold billionaire assassin must save the woman he was assigned to kill. Driven by the need to avenge his family's murder, billionaire Slade Cross has become a deadly assassin who kills with his kiss. He lives in the shadows and trusts no one...until a hit gone wrong thrusts him into a role he can't afford: to protect instead of kill. Desperate for help saving her kidnapped sister, Anya Diaz refuses to allow her personal assassin-turned-guardian to retreat behind his cold mask. Her irreverent determination drags Slade out of his self-imposed isolation, forcing him to engage. Raw, explosive passion ignites between the two guarded souls as they race to save those they love, but a brilliant and ruthless enemy is closing fast, determined to finish what he began so long ago. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Hailed by J.R. Ward as a "paranormal star!", New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Stephanie Rowe is the author of more than forty-five novels, and she's a four-time nominee for the RITA(R) award, the highest award in romance fiction. As an award-winning author, Stephanie has been keeping readers spellbound for more than a decade with her sensual, dangerous paranormal romances, as well as her emotional contemporary romances, and sizzling romantic suspense novels. For more information on Stephanie and her books, visit her on the web at www.stephanierowe.com.

New York Times A decade ago, wolf shifter Cash Burns severed all ties to his past in order to protect his best friend, the childhood sweetheart he has never forgotten. When she's targeted for assassination by his pack on Christmas Eve, he's the only one who can save her...but at a cost greater than he can afford. Haunted by a tragic secret, Brynn McKenzie has been fighting for survival, alone in a world she doesn't fit. She's on the run for her life, forced to choose between redemption and survival. She has nowhere to turn, until the man who walked away from her so long ago appears in her hotel room with a knife and a promise she can't afford to believe. When passion ignites between Bryn and Cash, will it shatter what little hope they have for survival, or make them stronger than they ever thought they'd be? Books in the Heart of a Shifter series: Dark Wolf Rising Dark Wolf Unbound Dark Wolf Untamed (late 2016) About the Author: Hailed by J.R. Ward as "a paranormal star," New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Stephanie Rowe is the author of more than forty-five novels, and she's a four-time nominee for the RITA(R) award, the highest award in romance fiction. As an award-winning author, Stephanie has been keeping readers spellbound for more than a decade with her sensual, dangerous paranormal romances, as well as her emotional contemporary romances, and sizzling romantic suspense novels. For more information on Stephanie and her books, visit her on the web at www.stephanierowe.com.

New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Rowe returns to Rogue Valley, Wyoming, where a missed opportunity for love a decade ago is given a second chance. It's been four years since Steen Stockton has been able to see the sky without having to look through steel bars. Betrayal got him locked up, and it shut down his heart forever...until he runs into the only woman he's ever trusted, a woman he's never even spoken to...until now. There's only one person who has ever looked at Erin Chambers as if she mattered, a man she's never forgotten. She's come back to Rogue Valley to reclaim herself, not to get involved with a man...especially not the sensual, guarded cowboy Steen has become. Can two people with no ability to trust use a magical, unspoken connection from their past to rebuild their hearts, or will the scars of a lifetime of broken dreams and betrayal keep them from finding each other the second time around? Books in the Wyoming Rebels Series: A Real Cowboy Never Says No A Real Cowboy Knows How to Kiss A Real Cowboy Rides a Motorcycle

She's back in town with no time for the rebel who stole her heart long ago...but now he's playing for keeps. Fifteen years ago, Dash Stratton married the spunky girl next door to protect her, a secret they've both kept for a decade and a half. Now, she's back for the first time since that day, and she needs a divorce. Can Dash convince her that the man of her dreams is the one she's been hiding all this time? He has thirty days to change her mind, or lose her forever. When Leila Kerrigan inherits a sprawling lake house, the last thing she wants is to return to her hometown to sort out the will. But when she arrives and learns she must live in the house for thirty days before selling it, she realizes it's a chance to recover from the freefall her life is in. But all hopes of a quiet, restorative hideaway are ruined when Leila discovers that her co-heir and roommate for the next month is the town bad boy she married fifteen years ago...and hasn't seen since. Dash is tall, muscled, moody, and ridiculously attractive. A virtual stranger...who is much too tempting for a woman who has no heart left to share. Leila has thirty days to sell the house, persuade Dash to set her free, and heal secrets she has held for too long. But the accidental single dad has secrets of his own...and he's not willing to lose Leila a second time. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Stephanie Rowe is "contemporary romance at its best" (Bex 'N' Books). She is a Vivian(R) Award nominee, and a winner and five-time nominee of the RITA(R) award, the highest awards in romance fiction. The author of more than fifty published novels, Stephanie specializes in small-town contemporary romances, contemporary western romance, paranormal romance, romantic suspense, and cozy mysteries.

She's the only one he'll trust."The story just had it all. Sooo much suspense, such great characters, and so many touching moments." Five-star Goodreads Review (Riding Reviewer)To protect her daughter, a single mom must hide out at the ranch of Jacob Hart, a reclusive loner who doesn't like people, chaos, or anyone in his space. What better place for a single mom, her sassy six-year-old, and their rambunctious puppy to spend a few days? Healing, hearts, horses, and smexy times abound!Due to his traumatic past, billionaire rancher Jacob Hart keeps everyone at a distance, even his family. He finds solace only in helping the horses he rescues, who ask him for nothing. But when his brother needs him to house a single mom and her daughter, he's willing to do whatever it takes to protect a child in danger.When Phoebe Sheriden meets the handsome, reclusive rancher in charge of guarding her and her daughter, a spark ignites inside her heart the moment the muscular, moody cowboy goes gently to his knees to make sure her daughter feels safe.Neither Jacob nor Phoebe is ready to open their heart, but the close quarters and high stakes unlock secrets, passion, and even long-forgotten laughter. As emotional and sexual tensions rise, the two vulnerable souls soon find themselves forced to make an impossible choice between love and survival.Contains:Melt-in-your-mouth cowboy hotnessForced proximityWitty banterA sassy, strong heroineSteamy times!Emotionally gripping suspenseBruised hearts & battered soulsA gloriously satisfying happily-ever-after"This was another touching, at times heartbreaking as well as heartwarming, story that will stay with you for a long time." Five-star Goodreads Review (Yvonne C.)"Rowe does a masterful job of weaving the storyline and believable characters. Highly recommend." Five-star Goodreads Review (Jodi B.)AUTHOR BIO: New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Stephanie Rowe is "contemporary romance at its best" (Bex 'N' Books). She is a winner and a five-time nominee of the RITA® award, a Vivian® Award nominee, and a Golden Heart winner and two-time nominee, the highest awards in romance fiction. With more than fifty published novels, Stephanie has been touching readers' hearts and keeping them spellbound for more than a decade with her contemporary romances, romantic suspense, cozy mysteries, and paranormal romances.

New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Rowe plunges readers into the wilds of Alaska for a twisted, dangerous game when a man convicted of murdering his sister races to save the next woman on the real killer's list. "I read this in one sitting, with both hands gripping my e-reader." MetalMom (Amazon Review) His sister was murdered, and Ben Forsett was convicted of the crime. On the run from the authorities, he is in a race against time to find the real killer before the psychopath targets his next victim. The last thing Ben can afford is a distraction, so when he meets a brave, sensual woman who ignites a dark desire within him, he knows they're both in trouble. Mari Walsh moved to the rural wilds of Alaska to rebuild her life after a violent tragedy, but she soon discovers that something even worse is hunting her. Her only chance is to trust the rebellious, sensual man that no one should believe in, especially not her. Can Mari and Ben fight off a serial killer who is so brilliant that no one except them even knows he exists? Or will their passion for each other entangle them even more tightly into a murderer's twisted game? Books in the Alaska Heat series: ICE, CHILL, GHOST and BURN (July 2020). All books in the Alaska Heat romantic suspense series are standalone thrillers that can be read in any order. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Stephanie Rowe with the 2018 winner and five-time nominee of the RITA Award, the highest award in romance fiction. She iis the author of more than fifty novels, including romantic suspense, paranormal romance, contemporary western romance, small-town romances. She also writes funny urban fantasy under S.A. Bayne. She has won many awards for her novels, including the prestigious Golden Heart(R) Award. She has received coveted starred reviews from Booklist, and Publishers Weekly has called her work "[a] genre-twister that will make readers...rabid for more." Stephanie also writes a thrilling romantic suspense series set in Alaska. Publisher's Weekly praised the series debut, ICE, as a "thrilling entry into romantic suspense," and Fresh Fiction called ICE an "edgy, sexy and gripping thriller."

"Rowe is a pararnomal star!" J.R. Ward Is his missing brother dead, or not quite? Passion, loyalty, and betrayal plunge the deadly hunt into the Louisiana vampire underworld. Haunted by a tragic past, Eric Hunter allows himself to care about nothing, except his brother. He will not stop until he finds him, even if it means teaming up with the bold, sensual woman who awakens in him the dark cravings he has denied for so long. An ancient vampire has coveted Jordyn Leahy since she was a child, haunting her sleep, demanding her soul and her flesh. After decades of silence, he has returned to ruthlessly claim the woman who once denied him. As the deep of night closes in, Jordyn and Eric must fight the battle of their lives, in a quest for survival in a world where hunger rules, desire destroys, and eternity means no second chances. "Stephanie Rowe writes with a wit reminiscent of bestselling author J.R. Ward, and an imagination that authors envy." Romance Fiction on Suite101.com "[Rowe] has penned a winner with NOT QUITE DEAD, the first novel in her new NightHunter vampire series...an action-packed, sensual, paranormal romance that will captivate readers from the outset...Brimming with vampires, danger, resurrection, Louisiana bayou, humor, surprising plot twists, fantasy, romance and love, this story is a must-read!" Romance Junkies ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Four-time RITA(R) Award nominee and Golden Heart(R) Award winner Stephanie Rowe is the nationally bestselling author of more than forty published novels. Stephanie has received starred reviews from Booklist and high praise from Publisher's Weekly. Stephanie is the author of the bestselling Order of the Blade paranormal romance series, and her new NightHunter vampire series. She also writes the intensely passionate Ever After series, and the gripping Alaska Heat romantic suspense series. She also published in teen fiction, middle grade fiction, and motivational nonfiction. Visit Stephanie on the web at www.stephanierowe.com.

"Wow! Exciting, action-packed, and filled with love. Absolutely loved it." Five-star Goodreads Review (Liz V.) Caleb Stockton has been missing for more than ten years. No one knows why he left. His brothers have no idea if he's even alive. After a decade of silence, Caleb's about to come home to the ranch, the family, and the town he walked away from so long ago. But his homecoming isn't going to be what anyone expects. Not his brothers. Not him. And definitely not Jenna Ward, a sassy single mom who long ago gave up on love. When danger follows Caleb, endangering Jenna and her daughter, he must choose between the secret life he's been living for so long...and the chance he suddenly has for everything he's ever wanted. "I wanted to luxuriate in this book forever as it strengthened my spirit and made my heart ecstatically happy." Five-star Goodreads Review (BookAddict) "It is a masterpiece cleverly disguised as a simple cowboy romance." Five-star Goodreads Review (Tammy M.) "Insta-attraction, forced proximity, babies, abandoned dogs, mystery and danger all wrapped up in one amazing package." Five-star Goodreads Review (Nikki B.) "This author captured the essence of all the entire family and provided the perfect closure that has emotionally captured a piece of my heart." Five-star Goodreads Review (Becky B.) ABOUT THE AUTHOR: New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Stephanie Rowe is "contemporary romance at its best" (Bex 'N' Books). The author of more than fifty novels, Stephanie is a 2021 Vivian(R) Award nominee, and RITA(R) Award winner and a five-time nominee. Stephanie has been touching readers' hearts and keeping them spellbound for more than a decade with her contemporary romances, romantic suspense, and paranormal romances.

"Rowe is a paranormal star!" J.R. Ward Talismans carved into his body. A lethal darkness amassing inside him. A woman who calls to his spirit on levels so intimate and so passionate that his deadened soul screams in agony. Calydon warrior Kane Santiago has a past he can't remember, and a deadly legacy closing in on him. His only chance is Sarah Burns, a sensual, courageous woman fighting to save herself and her family from an ancient, brutal evil. Sarah is on the verge of losing everything, but she can't afford to trust Kane, who is either the key to her final destruction...or her only chance of survival. Bound together by a connection so deep that it has the power to bring the past and all its nightmares back to life, Kane and Sarah must tap into the hearts they closed down so long ago or lose everything, including their souls. "Stephanie Rowe has done it again. The Order Of The Blade series is one of the best urban fantasy/paranormal series I have read...Keep them coming!" Alexx Mom Cat's Gateway Book Blog on Forever in Darkness BONUS MATERIAL: DARKNESS REBORN contains excerpts for the following Stephanie Rowe novels: FOREVER IN DARKNESS (novella), ICE, KISS AT YOUR OWN RISK, and DARKNESS AWAKENED. Books in the Order of the Blade series: DARKNESS AWAKENED (Book One), DARKNESS SEDUCED (Book Two), DARKNESS SURRENDERED (Book Three), FOREVER IN DARKNESS (novella)(Book Four), DARKNESS REBORN (Book Five), DARKNESS ARISEN, (Book Six)(available March 2013).

The New York Times bestselling author of the Order of the Blade series, Stephanie Rowe, returns to the haunted recesses of the Underworld, where the most dangerous and unpredictable Calydon of all must face his darkest past and the sensual woman who is hiding a secret that he can't afford to discover. Intensely loyal and yet violently unpredictable, immortal warrior Ryland Samuels has one chance to save the soul of the man he owes his life to, but with each passing moment, he spirals closer and closer to the life that once trapped him, a nightmare that has been waiting to reclaim him for almost a thousand years. Ravaged by betrayal and loss, Catherine Taylor is almost out of time to save her daughter from a place so deadly, so haunted, that no one has emerged alive in centuries. The angel of death will not let anything stand in her way, not even the deadly, haunted warrior on a lethal mission. Ryland needs her help desperately, but she needs his even more...and they can't both get what they want. Forbidden heat explodes between the two tormented, isolated souls when they meet, a fiery, sensual connection that threatens everything they hold most dear. Will they survive the passion raging between them? Or will it cost them the one thing each cannot bear to lose? "Rowe is a paranormal star!" J.R. Ward, NYT Bestselling author of the Black Dagger Brotherhood "Once more, award winning author Stephanie Rowe pens a winner with DARKNESS UNLEASHED, the seventh book in her amazing ORDER OF THE BLADE series. The eternal battle between good and evil is epitomized in this action-packed, sensual story that will keep you perched on the edge of your seat, eagerly turning pages to discover the outcome.... [DARKNESS UNLEASHED is] one of the best paranormal books I have read this year. Brimming with humor, danger, hunky Calydons, angels, demons, witty banter, sizzling sensuality, surprising plot twists, loyalty, love and revelations, this fast-paced story is one you will not soon forget...You do not want to miss it!" Romancejunkies.com "Stephanie Rowe has done it again. The Order Of The Blade series is one of the best urban fantasy/paranormal series I have read...Keep them coming!" Alexx Mom Cat's Gateway Book Blog All books in the Order of the Blade series are intended to be standalones that can be read in any order; however, the chronological order is as follows: DARKNESS AWAKENED, DARKNESS SEDUCED, DARKNESS SURRENDERED, FOREVER IN DARKNESS, DARKNESS REBORN, DARKNESS ARISEN, DARKNESS UNLEASHED, INFERNO OF DARKNESS, DARKNESS POSSESSED, SHADOWS OF DARKNESS, HUNT THE DARKNESS (2016).

Mia Murphy is about to face her biggest challenge yet when the famous Bass Derby Strawberry Shortcake Bake-Off turns deadly. Who kills over champion shortcake? Mia and her gang of sassy gals (and her cat, of course) need to figure it out before one of their own goes missing forever...Local beauty queen Dee Dutch left plenty of carnage behind when she slunk away from Bass Derby years ago, so when she suddenly shows up in town to compete in this year's bake-off, rumors start flying. And when she winds up dead in the kitchen of one of Mia's friends, many folks are delighted...especially when Mia's friend is the only suspect.The competition must go on...but who stands to benefit the most from Dee's demise? Mia, Hattie, Lucy, and their oversized feline sidekick must unravel years of small-town gossip, secrets, and biscuits to find out the truth...even if it means crossing lines that Mia has sworn never to cross again.Even if it means risking her reputation...and her life."Mia Murphy is one of the most fun characters I have ever encountered in a book. She is brazen, creative, intelligent and loyal. Mia and her friends make me laugh so much." Five-star Goodreads Review (Margie)"It's crazy this isn't even a genre I read but this book had me chuckling at the antics of the small town folks." Five-star Goodreads Review (Jill E)"OMG, I love Mia Murphy...What a fun-loving, non-stop, action-packed whodunit that I could not put down." ~ Dru's Book Musings"Mia Murphy is my new favorite character! She is fun, witty and slightly cracked." Five-star Goodreads Review (April M.)"Mia Murphy is reminiscent of Stephanie Plum from Janet Evanovich's own book series. Gutsy, clumsy, and yet likable." Goodreads Reviewer (OnceUponAMaggie)

Romance bookstore owner Sofia Navarro never forgot the homeless, handsome stranger who risked his life to save hers so long ago.Billionaire cowboy Keegan Hart, aka rescue dog dad, never forgot Sofia's sass, her spirit, her warmth, or the way she opened the heart of the rebellious loner who had lost everything.Neither of them forgot the intense, passionate love affair that ended too soon. He has tried to find her, but the fake name she gave him made it impossible. And now, seventeen years later, they're about to get brought together again...by a secret that Sofia has kept from him since that day. A secret that will change his life forever. A secret that puts her in great danger. A secret that will no longer be contained.But Christmas is a time for miracles, magic, and mistletoe, and the surprises that can heal hearts that have been broken for a very long time."This book was such a joy to read. Touching tale, amazing characters, sooo many emotions...I can't get enough!" Five-star Goodreads Review (Laura C) "Your heart will literally melt as they all navigate the way to their happily ever after." Five-star Goodreads review (DawnieG) "Its a joyful story so well suited to the Christmas season." Five-star Goodreads Review (Jill E.) ABOUT THE AUTHOR: New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Stephanie Rowe is the author of more than fifty novels. Stephanie is Vivian(R) Award nominee, a RITA(R) Award winner and five-time nominee, and a Golden Heart(R) Award winner and two-time nominee. With more than fifty published novels, Stephanie has been touching readers' hearts and keeping them spellbound for more than a decade with her contemporary romances, romantic suspense, cozy mysteries, and paranormal romances.

Calydon warrior Ian Fitzgerald refuses to die. Cursed by black magic, he has stayed alive through sheer force of will and unyielding commitment to a mission he is sworn to complete. There is only one thing that can defeat him...and she has just found him. Ravaged by her own passions, tarnished angel Alice Shaw is fighting desperately for salvation before all she cares about is lost forever. Her sensual allure, and the forbidden power buried inside her, are outshone only by the burning need she awakens in Ian. Raging desire explodes between Ian and Alice, pushing them to the brink of destruction. They cannot afford to succumb, but the cord that binds them will never let them go...not until their most dreaded nightmares come true. Together, they are destined to fail. Together, they will fight to survive the impossible.

Many centuries ago... Fatally wounded by his father, Dante Sinclair has only hours left to destroy his family's tainted legacy before he succumbs to the poison coursing through him. Rigidly focused on his goal, he has no time for anything else, until he meets a sensual, tormented woman that calls to his soul in ways that strip him raw and derails him from his mission. Elisha, the princess of darkness, is willing to give up her life to save the world she loves, until Dante Sinclair robs her of the one tool she has to defeat the evil that courses through her veins. The darkness is closing in on them both, and the two tormented souls are torn from their chosen paths and thrust into a passionate whirlwind of sacrifice, betrayal, and devastating choices. *Author's note: Originally intended to be a novella, INFERNO OF DARKNESS ended up being too long and complex to be a novella. It is a complete novel that is slightly shorter than the other novels in the Order the Blade series. "Rowe is a paranormal star!" J.R. Ward All books in the Order of the Blade series are intended to be standalones that can be read in any order. Books in the Order of the Blade series: DARKNESS AWAKENED, DARKNESS SEDUCED, DARKNESS SURRENDERED, FOREVER IN DARKNESS, DARKNESS REBORN, DARKNESS ARISEN, DARKNESS UNLEASHED, INFERNO OF DARKNESS, DARKNESS POSSESSED, SHADOWS OF DARKNESS, HUNT THE DARKNESS (2016)