New Releases by Kerri Maniscalco

In this action-packed standalone fantasy romance from New York Times bestselling sensation Kerri Maniscalco, a book of dangerous magic draws two readers into a perilous quest to find it—and their own happy ending. “Beware of waking the gods, their dreams are often our nightmares ...” A prince who prefers games of the head to those of the heart. Prince Sloth hates leaving his enchanted library, but when a forgotten deity threatens the very fabric of the Underworld, he’s thrust into a race against time. He must find the Book of Nightmares—an ancient artifact that has the power to break worlds—before it unleashes a deadly game to free its master, the Goddess of Night. When a betrayal leaves him marked, and desperate, his path collides with a young woman who possesses the legendary Phoenix Tear—a portal stone unlike any other. A librarian who is all sweet sunshine … until she burns. Lore Brimstone has always loved getting lost in a book—but she never meant literally. Yet, after visiting a traveling caravan, she quickly finds herself transported to a terrifying but oddly familiar world—with the worst, twisted prince at her side. Realizing they are living out her favorite novels one by one, they face off against an increasingly dark magic as they try to survive the story. A twisted tale that means they can’t trust themselves—or their hearts. As Lore and Sloth navigate the pages of her beloved novels gone wrong, she must channel her inner main character to defeat the Book of Nightmares before the wall between the gods and mortals comes crashing down, dooming them all.

Il est né pour le danger, la frivolité et l''excès. Dans les vastes étendues glacées, aux abords de la Maison de la Gourmandise, son Prince, Gabriel Axton, a conclu un pacte séculaire de non-tuerie avec les vénérés dragons de glace. Mais lors d''une traque, un chasseur est tué et l''accord brisé. Peu à peu, les pupilles des dragons se voilent de rouge et la démence supplante leur lucidité. Habitué des scandales, Axton veut pourtant à tout prix protéger sa cour d''un tel esclandre. Pour détourner l''attention de tous, il part en quête d''une épouse en organisant un fastueux concours. Toutefois, une menace plus grande encore rôde, une menace au regard haineux et à la longue chevelure bleutée. Depuis dix ans, la journaliste Adriana Saint Lucent cherche à ternir la réputation de Gourmandise en révélant ses plus sombres secrets. Quand elle a vent d''une agitation dans le Grand Nord, elle met tout en œuvre pour déterrer la vérité. Afin de protéger la cour du chaos, Gabriel et Adriana devront revivre ce jour fatidique où tout a basculé, une décennie auparavant. Traduit de l''anglais par June Silinski À propos de l''univers : "Les Sept Cercles n''ont jamais été aussi torrides !ˮ Jennifer L. Armentrout, autrice à succès de la saga Le Sang et la Cendre "Des secrets, de l''érotisme et une histoire impossible à lâcher !ˮ Katee Robert, autrice à succès de la saga Dark Olympus

NYT bestsellingauthor of Kingdom of the Wicked, Kerri Maniscalco, presents her wholly addictive and incredibly suspenseful first series in a complete paperback set for the first time. Jump into this #1 bestselling mystery series for readers who love heart-pounding thrills, twists, and romance. Stalking Jack the Ripper In this spine-chilling gothic murder mystery set in gritty Victorian-era London, a resourceful lord's daughter named Audrey Rose Wadsworth and her brilliant friend Thomas Cresswell find themselves inescapably embroiled in the investigation of a ghastly serial killer known as Jack the Ripper. Hunting Prince Dracula In this haunting sequel, Audrey Rose and Thomas uncover bizarre murders deep in the castle of Prince Vlad the Impaler, otherwise known as Dracula. Could it be a copycat killer...or has the depraved prince been brought back to life? Escaping From Houdini In their third harrowing adventure, Audrey Rose and Thomas find themselves aboard a luxurious ocean liner that becomes a floating prison of scandal, madness, and horror when passengers are murdered one by one...with nowhere to run from the killer. Capturing the Devil In the shocking finale to the bestselling series, Audrey Rose and Thomas are on the hunt for the elusive, sickening killer known as the White City Devil. A deadly game of cat-and-mouse has them fighting to stay one step ahead of the brilliant serial killer---or see their fateful romance cut short by unspeakable tragedy.

Dos rivales separados por un oscuro recuerdo se reencuentran en una cacería mortal (y en un cuento de hadas irresistiblemente retorcido) en la nueva e intensa novela de romantasy autoconclusiva de Kerri Maniscalco, la autora que causa sensación en The New York Times. Un perverso príncipe decidido a salvar su reino. Gabriel Axton, infame príncipe de la Gula, el autoproclamado libertino supremo, siempre ha vivido por y para la indulgencia: comida deliciosa, mujeres tentadoras y, sobre todo, la emoción de la cacería, donde su amor por el peligro puede tomar el control. Pero cuando su aventura favorita da un giro mortal, se da cuenta de que algo va muy mal en su corte demoníaca. El tiempo corre y debe recurrir a la única que podría llegar a descubrir la verdad: una periodista a la que lleva una década evitando… Una reportera empeñada en averiguar la verdad. Adriana Saint Lucent lleva años a la caza, porque si pudiera informar de algo lo bastante contundente sobre el canalla y sinvergüenza de Gabriel Axton, se aseguraría de que otros vieran por fin al demonio igual que lo ve ella. Pero jamás esperó dar con un rumor demasiado aterrador como para creérselo: ¿es posible que los dragones de hielo del norte se estén agitando? Atraída por los secretos del inframundo, Adriana acaba investigando el lugar que más teme… la infame corte de Axton. Una rivalidad peligrosa y un delicioso y retorcido cuento de hadas. Para evitar que la oscuridad caiga sobre su reino, Axton y Adriana tendrán que trabajar juntos contra un peligro cada vez mayor. Pero, si ambos se aferran a sus propios secretos, ¿podrán descubrir la verdad antes de que sea demasiado tarde? ¿Y qué harán con un rumor igual de inquietante? ¿Uno que insinúa que, después de todo, a lo mejor no se odian?

Un principe malvagio deciso a salvare il proprio regno. Gabriel Axton - il famigerato Principe Gola, autoproclamatosi re dei libertini - ha sempre vissuto all''insegna dell''eccesso: buon cibo, donne seducenti, e soprattutto temerarie battute di caccia durante cui sazia la sua smodata fame di pericoli e avventure. Ma quando il suo passatempo preferito rischia di essergli fatale, si accorge che la sua corte di demoni nasconde delle insidie. Ha poco tempo per scoprire la verità, e c''è solo un modo per riuscirci: chiedere aiuto all''unica donna che da dieci anni tenta di distruggerlo. Una giornalista determinata a svelare la verità. Adriana Saint Lucent insegue da tempo un unico obiettivo: pubblicare la prova schiacciante che Gabriel Axton è un mascalzone senza scrupoli per mostrare finalmente a tutti la sua vera natura. Ma non si sarebbe mai aspettata di incappare in una notizia talmente terrificante da risultare quasi incredibile: si mormora che i draghi di ghiaccio, su all''estremo nord, siano irrequieti. Sarà davvero così? Decisa a portare alla luce i segreti dell''inferno, Adriana prosegue le sue indagini nel luogo che più teme al mondo... la famigerata corte di Axton. Per impedire che l''oscurità piombi sul regno, Axton e Adriana dovranno unire le forze per scongiurare una minaccia sempre più concreta. Aggrappati ciascuno ai propri misteri, riusciranno a scoprire la verità prima che sia troppo tardi? E sapranno accettare l''idea che forse, dopotutto, non è l''odio ciò che li lega?

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Two rivals torn apart by a dark memory reunite on a deadly hunt—and in an irresistibly twisted fairy tale—in the next steamy standalone fantasy romance from New York Times bestselling sensation Kerri Maniscalco. A wicked prince determined to save his kingdom. Gabriel Axton—infamous as the Prince of Gluttony, the self-proclaimed rake of rakes—has always lived for indulgence: in delicious food, in tantalizing women, and most of all, in the thrill of the hunt, where his love of danger can take over. But when his favorite adventure takes a deadly turn, he realizes something is very wrong in his demon court. With the clock ticking, he must turn to the only one who might uncover the truth: a journalist he has spent a decade avoiding… A reporter hell-bent on finding the truth. Adriana Saint Lucent has been on the hunt for years—if she could just report something damning enough about that no-good scoundrel Gabriel Axton, she knows others would finally see the demon as she does. But she never expected to turn up a rumor too terrifying to be believed: could the ice dragons to the north be growing restless? Drawn into the secrets of the Underworld, Adriana’s investigation leads her into the place she dreads most…Axton’s infamous court. A dangerous rivalry—and deliciously twisted fairy tale. To stop darkness from falling over their kingdom, Axton and Adriana will have to unite against an escalating danger. But with each holding tight to their own secrets, can they find the truth before it’s too late? And what will they do with an equally troubling rumor: that they might not actually hate one another, after all?

Following the grief and horror of her discovery of Jack the Ripper''s true identity, Audrey Rose Wadsworth has no choice but to flee London. Together with the arrogant yet charming Thomas Cresswell, she journeys to the dark heart of Romania, home to one of Europe''s best schools of forensic medicine...

Sinner. Villain. Wicked. The Prince of Envy has never claimed to be a saint. But when a cryptic note arrives, signaling the beginning of a deadly game, he knows it will take more than a hint of sin to win and save his falling demon court. Riddles, hexed objects, anonymous players, nothing will stand in his way, though none of his meticulous plans prepare him for her, the frustrating artist who ignites his sin like no other... Virtuous. Darling. Liar. The trouble with scoundrels and blackguards is that they haven''t a modicum of honor, a fact Miss Camilla Antonius learns after one desperate mistake allows Waverly Green''s most notorious rake to blackmail her. To avoid a ruinous scandal, Camilla is forced to enter a devil''s bargain with Envy, little expecting his game will awaken her true nature... Together, Envy and Camilla must embark on a perilous journey through the Underworld--from glittering demon courts to the sultry vampire realm and beyond--while trying to avoid the most dangerous trap of all: falling in love.

Une sœur. Deux princes démons. Une duperie infinie avec une pincée de vengeance. Bienvenue en enfer. Déterminée à découvrir ce qui est arrivé à sa jumelle, Emilia se rend en enfer avec l''aide de l''énigmatique Colère. Elle y découvre un monde empli de vices où il faut combattre ses propres émotions pour survivre. Afin d''obtenir des réponses, la jeune femme est prête à tout, y compris épouser le Prince de l''Orgueil pour devenir la reine des Damnés. Toutefois, dans le monde souterrain, il y a une règle qu''Emilia ne doit jamais oublier : elle ne peut faire confiance à personne. Pas même à son seul repère, Colère, qui semble lui cacher de lourds secrets... La sorcière se retrouve alors plus seule que jamais. Quand elle apprend que des objets magiques détiennent peut-être la vérité sur son passé, elle se lance à leur recherche. Et rien, pas même les sept princes de l''enfer, ne pourra l''arrêter. Traduit de l''anglais (États-Unis) par Axelle Demoulin et Nicolas Ancion À propos de la série : "Une aventure au rythme effréné, ancrée dans un monde luxuriant et sombre.'' Chloe Gong, autrice de Ces plaisirs violents. "Les personnages sont richement dépeints, la construction de l''univers est brillante, fondée sur des évènements historiques et imprégnée de magie, et l''intrigue captivante est une force à elle seule. Gastronomie, famille, magie et romance se mêlent dans cette histoire passionnante, la transformant en un extraordinaire conte palpitant.'' Booklist

Kerri Maniscalco makes her adult debut with this New York Times bestselling sensation, a steamy standalone fantasy romance about a dark prince battling an impossible curse—and the artist who might be the only one who can set him free.​ Sinner. Villain. Wicked. The Prince of Envy has never claimed to be a saint. But when a cryptic note arrives, signaling the beginning of a deadly game, he knows it will take more than a hint of sin to win and save his falling demon court. Riddles, hexed objects, anonymous players, nothing will stand in his way, though none of his meticulous plans prepare him for her, the frustrating artist who ignites his sin like no other … Virtuous. Darling. Liar. The trouble with scoundrels and blackguards is that they haven’t a modicum of honor, a fact Miss Camilla Antonius learns after one desperate mistake allows Waverly Green’s most notorious rake to blackmail her. To avoid a ruinous scandal, Camilla is forced to enter a devil’s bargain with Envy, little expecting his game will awaken her true nature ... Together, Envy and Camilla must embark on a perilous journey through the Underworld—from glittering demon courts to the sultry vampire realm and beyond—while trying to avoid the most dangerous trap of all: falling in love.

Two curses. One prophecy. All hail the king and queen of hell. 'Right now, I want the demon, not the prince. Show me why they call you the Wicked. And don't you dare hold back.' The climax of the scorching and addictive Kingdom of the Wicked series, from New York and Sunday Times bestseller Kerri Maniscalco. Emilia yearns to claim her king, the seductive Prince of Wrath, in the flesh. She wants him, heart and soul - but that's something the enigmatic demon can't promise her. When a high-ranking member of House Greed is assassinated, evidence points to Vittoria as the murderer. Now, Emilia will do anything to discover the truth of these accusations against the sister she thought she knew. But when it comes to the Wicked, nothing is as it seems. Have the true villains been much closer all along? READERS LOVE KERRI MANISCALCO 'A perfect ending to the trilogy! It was so intense and had secrets unfolding all over the place, I was stunned' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'So many unexpected twists of story made it an absolutely delicious spicy read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This book was absolutely everything I needed and MORE!!!!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'BUT OH MY GOD! This book is everything you could've asked for to wrap up this series!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

14 Young Adult short stories from bestselling and award-winning authors make a splash in Mermaids Never Drown - the second collection in the Untold Legends series edited by Zoraida Córdova and Natalie C. Parker - exploring mermaids like we've never seen them before! A Vietnamese mermaid caught between two worlds. A siren who falls for Poseidon's son. A boy secretly pining for the merboy who saved him years ago. A storm that brings humans and mermaids together. Generations of family secrets and pain. Find all these stories and more in this gripping new collection that will reel you in from the very first page! Welcome to an ocean of hurt, fear, confusion, rage, hope, humor, discovery, and love in its many forms. Edited by Zoraida Córdova and Natalie C. Parker, Mermaids Never Drown features beloved authors like Darcie Little Badger, Kalynn Bayron, Preeti Chhibber, Rebecca Coffindaffer, Julie C. Dao, Maggie Tokuda-Hall, Adriana Herrera, June Hur, Katherine Locke, Kerri Maniscalco, Julie Murphy, Gretchen Schreiber, and Julian Winters.

The complete trilogy of Kingdom of the Wicked, Kingdom of the Cursed and Kingdom of the Feared, the sinfully sexy fantasy romance series by #1 New York Times bestselling Kerri Maniscalco. Two sisters. One brutal murder. A quest for vengeance that will unleash Hell itself . . . Emilia and her twin sister Vittoria are streghe - witches who live secretly among humans, avoiding notice and persecution. One night, Vittoria misses dinner service at the family's renowned Sicilian restaurant. Emilia soon finds the body of her beloved twin . . . desecrated beyond belief. Devastated, Emilia sets out to find her sister's killer and to seek vengeance at any cost-even if it means using dark magic that's been long forbidden. Then Emilia meets Wrath, one of the Wicked-princes of Hell she has been warned against in tales since she was a child. Wrath claims to be on Emilia's side, tasked by his master with solving the series of women's murders on the island. But when it comes to the Wicked, nothing is as it seems . . . ---- 'Intoxicating' Elizabeth Lim 'A fast-paced adventure steeped in a luscious and dark world' Chloe Gong

Emilia și sora ei geamănă, Vittoria, sunt streghe, vrăjitoare care trăiesc în secret printre oameni, încercând din răsputeri să treacă neobservate și evitând astfel să fie persecutate. Într-o noapte, Vittoria nu ajunge să servească cina la renumitul restaurant sicilian al familiei. La scurt timp după, Emilia găsește corpul iubitei sale surori profanat într-un mod barbar. Cu sufletul bucăți, pornește pe urmele celui care i-a ucis geamăna, dornică să-i răzbune cu orice preț moartea, chiar dacă asta înseamnă să recurgă la magia neagră, care a fost de mult interzisă. Apoi Emilia îl întâlnește pe Wrath, unul dintre prinții conducători ai Iadului, în privința căruia însă a fost avertizată încă din copilărie. Wrath pretinde că este de partea Emiliei și că a fost însărcinat de stăpânul său să rezolve misterul crimelor în serie care tulbură insula. Totuși, când vine vorba de cei Malefici, nimic nu este așa cum pare… „O adevărată desfătare pentru simțuri și, totodată, o poveste captivantă, meticulos concepută, cu un final dramatic, pe muchie de cuțit.” Kirkus Reviews „Scriitura plină de lirism și atmosfera copleșitoare dau farmec unei lumi temeinic construite, care își are rădăcinile în fermecătorul Palermo al secolului al XIX-lea, evocat în special prin intermediul preparatelor culinare din restaurantul familiei, în timp ce răsturnările de situație complet imprevizibile întregesc romanul.” Publishers Weekly „Personajele sunt extrem de detaliat desenate; felul în care autoarea construiește lumea din poveste este inteligent și are la bază evenimente istorice infuzate cu magie, iar intriga năucitoare îți va rămâne în minte. Gastronomia, dramele de familie, magia și roman-tismul se împletesc în acest roman dinamic, palpitant, minunat și plin de atmosferă.” Booklist ISBN ebook: 9786060884903

Desiderosa di vendicare la morte dell''amatissima gemella, Emilia ha venduto l''anima per diventare regina dei Malvagi e, accompagnata dall''ambiguo Principe Ira, è scesa nei Sette gironi. Non impiega molto a scoprire la prima regola della corte dei Malvagi: non fidarsi di nessuno. Più si trattiene all''inferno, infatti, più le appare chiaro che in quel mondo di vizi e seduzione nulla è mai ciò che sembra. Anche Ira, un tempo suo alleato, potrebbe nascondere dei segreti sulla sua vera natura. E così, in breve tempo, Emilia rimane intrappolata tra Ira e il suo ancor più malvagio fratello, il Principe Superbia, il re dei demoni. Tra palazzi lussuosi, infidi cortigiani e feste stupefacenti, Emilia dovrà districarsi tra enigmatici e contraddittori indizi per scoprire cosa sia davvero successo a sua sorella. E, al contempo, sarà chiamata a svelare i misteri sul suo stesso passato per trovare le risposte di cui è in cerca. Sempre che i suoi vizi non le mettano i bastoni tra le ruote...

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A BARNES & NOBLE BEST OF 2022 SELECTION Take a trip to hell with this bestselling Kingdom of the Wicked trilogy! This digital omnibus includes Kingdom of the Wicked, Kingdom of the Cursed, and Kingdom of the Feared! Two sisters. One brutal murder. A quest for vengeance that will unleash Hell itself... And an intoxicating romance. Emilia and her twin sister Vittoria are streghe -- witches who live secretly among humans, avoiding notice and persecution. One night, Vittoria misses dinner service at the family's renowned Sicilian restaurant. Emilia soon finds the body of her beloved twin...desecrated beyond belief. Devastated, Emilia sets out to find her sister's killer and to seek vengeance at any cost -- even if it means using dark magic that's been long forbidden. Then Emilia meets Wrath, one of the Wicked princes of Hell she has been warned against in tales since she was a child. Wrath claims to be on Emilia's side, tasked by his master with solving the series of women's murders on the island. But when it comes to the Wicked, nothing is as it seems... With nonstop action, sizzling romance, and unpredictable twists, this blockbuster series and its "page-turning plot is a force to be reckoned with" (Booklist).

NYT bestsellingauthor of Kingdom of the Wicked, Kerri Maniscalco, presents her wholly addictive and incredibly suspenseful first series in a complete paperback set for the first time. Jump into this #1 bestselling mystery series for readers who love heart-pounding thrills, twists, and romance. Stalking Jack the Ripper In this spine-chilling gothic murder mystery set in gritty Victorian-era London, a resourceful lord's daughter named Audrey Rose Wadsworth and her brilliant friend Thomas Cresswell find themselves inescapably embroiled in the investigation of a ghastly serial killer known as Jack the Ripper. Hunting Prince Dracula In this haunting sequel, Audrey Rose and Thomas uncover bizarre murders deep in the castle of Prince Vlad the Impaler, otherwise known as Dracula. Could it be a copycat killer...or has the depraved prince been brought back to life? Escaping From Houdini In their third harrowing adventure, Audrey Rose and Thomas find themselves aboard a luxurious ocean liner that becomes a floating prison of scandal, madness, and horror when passengers are murdered one by one...with nowhere to run from the killer. Capturing the Devil In the shocking finale to the bestselling series, Audrey Rose and Thomas are on the hunt for the elusive, sickening killer known as the White City Devil. A deadly game of cat-and-mouse has them fighting to stay one step ahead of the brilliant serial killer---or see their fateful romance cut short by unspeakable tragedy.