New Releases by Maggie Shayne

She didn''t want to need him. Murder brought self-help guru Rachel de Luca and Detective Mason Brown together. Their shared secrets drove them apart. But now they’re together again in this riveting novella that begins where New York Times bestselling author Maggie Shayne''s Sleep with the Lights On ended. She may have been blind for twenty years, but Rachel''s always had an uncanny gift for seeing through people—and she distrusts her assistant''s new boyfriend at first sight. Amy isn''t interested in Rachel''s misgivings, though. She''s too eager to celebrate Thanksgiving by introducing her family to the new man in her life. Then Amy doesn''t show up for the holiday…. Desperate to find her missing friend, Rachel has no choice but to turn to Mason. Their investigation into Amy''s disappearance takes them ever deeper into danger—and reignites the attraction that they''ve both sworn to resist. Now it''s a race against time as these reluctant partners fight to stave off passion and save a life. Look for Wake to Darkness, the next installment in this suspenseful series, coming in December from Harlequin MIRA and Maggie Shayne.

Through the eyes of a killer… Rachel de Luca has found incredible success writing self-help books. But her own blindness and the fact that her troubled brother has gone missing have convinced her that positive thinking is nothing but bull. Her cynicism wavers when a cornea transplant restores her sight. The new eyes seem to give her new life, until they prove too good to be true and she starts seeing terrifying visions of brutal murders—crimes she soon learns are all too real. Detective Mason Brown''s own brother recently died, leaving behind a horrific secret. In atonement, Mason donated his brother''s organs, though he''s kept the fact quiet. Now he wants to help Rachel find her brother, but when he discovers the shocking connection between her visions and his own brother, he suddenly has to do everything in his power to save her from a predator who is somehow still hunting from beyond the grave.

Featuring a Lieutenant Eve Dallas novella and an Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter novella, this New York Times bestselling anthology of paranormal romance will transport you to a time and a place you''ve never been before... In J. D. Robb''s "Interlude in Death," Lieutenant Eve Dallas is forced to forsake duty to take down a rogue ex-cop at an off-planet police conference--and save the man she loves. In Laurell K. Hamilton''s "Magic Like Heat Across My Skin," a kidnapping brings vampire hunter Anita Blake and the two men in her life closer than a woman, a vampire, and a werewolf have ever been before. Searching the universe for a missing ship, two telepaths lose themselves in each other--mind, body, and soul in Susan Krinard''s "Kinsman." And in Maggie Shayne''s "Immortality," a man pulls a drowning woman out of the sea, a centuries-old witch with one last wish to share with him--and one last hope.

Witch Lena Dunkirk and playboy Ryan McNally struggle to foil a demonic plot to take possession of their unborn child, a situation that forces them to make a decision that will decide the fate of the baby''s soul--and of the world.

Save the Vampire, Save the World

"Once upon a time, there lived three witches…." As a child, Amarrah loved her grandmother''s stories of three witches who were members of the king''s harem. But they were more than just stories. Amarrah knows she was there with them…and now their legacy, along with an ancient box that once belonged to them, lies in her hands. Charged with keeping the box safe, Amarrah is heartbroken when it is stolen from her while she moves to America. Years later, she is shocked to see it on TV and is determined to get it back. Tracking the artifact leads her to Sergeant Harrison Brockson, a handsome soldier who stirs memories of a man she knew centuries ago in ancient Babylon. Is Harrison the key to finding the box—or could he be her destiny? Prequel novella to Maggie Shayne''s exciting trilogy, The Portal.

Demon''s Kiss Maggie Shayne Maggie Shayne spreads her wings in this new novel of immortal love Even by vampire standards, Reaper is a loner, and his current mission to destroy a gang of rogue bloodsuckers is definitely a one–vamp job. Then fate takes a hand, and before he knows it, he''s surrounded by a ragtag crew of misfit helpers: the newbie, the princess, the shape–shifter and the human healer. Seth is new to immortality, but he''s sharp and strong – and he''ll risk anything for the rogues'' strange female captive, a secretive creature he doesn''t understand but feels compelled to save. Vixen is confused by the emotions that swirl through her at the sight of her impulsive hero. She only hopes the brutal Gregor and his bloodthirsty renegades will leave her alive long enough to explore them. Or will Reaper himself be the one to destroy them all? “Maggie Shayne has a talent for taking characters born in fantasy and making them come alive.” – Romantic Times BOOK reviews

One opening paragraph, six unique stories... What if you gave six authors the same opening paragraph and let their imagination fly? That’s what we’ve done in A Valentine from Harlequin: Six Degrees of Romance! Experience the variety Harlequin romance has to offer with this collection of novellas from six Harlequin series, including the passionate drama of Harlequin Presents, steamy encounters of Harlequin Blaze, spooky and sensual tales of Harlequin Nocturne, and more. Collection includes novellas by Nancy Warren, Catherine Spencer, Margaret Moore, Maggie Shayne, Michele Hauf and Christine Bell.

To save the vampire race, Brigit Poe must destroy Utana, the once-great king of the immortals, but as she goes up against the powerful warrior, she discovers a passion that threatens the final outcome of their battle.

THE STRANGER SHE COULDN''T REFUSE… Maya Brand was a virgin at the ripe old age of twenty-eight—until the night he came to town. But by morning her stranger was gone and Maya was pregnant—with twins! Nearly nine months later, Caleb Montgomery mysteriously reappeared, ready to form a family. But Maya had questions that Caleb wasn''t willing to answer…just yet. Like why he had left, where he had been…and who he really was. Still, Caleb was determined to prove his devotion to Maya and their babies—and promise he''d never walk away again. The Oklahoma All-Girl Brands: Bold, beautiful—and bound for the altar.

LOVER''S BITE By Maggie Shayne Before she joined Reaper in hunting Gregor''s gang of rogue bloodsuckers, privileged princess Topaz was gunning for just one vamp: Jack Heart. The gorgeous con man had charmed his way into her bed, her heart and her bank account, taking her for half a million dollars and vanishing without a word. Now she and Jack – maddeningly attractive as ever – are supposedly on the same side. As Reaper''s ragtag outfit scatters, Topaz sets out to solve a mystery that''s plagued her all her lives, mortal and immortal: what really happened to her movie–star mother, who died when Topaz was just a baby? With four men claiming to be her father, why has she always been alone? And what stake does Jack have in discovering the truth about her past? Topaz is sure he''s up to something – but her suspicions are at war with her desires

Bloodline by Maggie Shayne Her last chance to live, her only chance to love Lilith awakens cold, naked and alone, knowing nothing– not even who she is– except that she has to run, run for her life because someone is after her. When Ethan discovers the terrified woman hiding on his ranch, he knows immediately not only who she is, but what. He''s never forgotten her, not in all the time since he escaped their joint prison, a clandestine CIA facility where humans are bred into vampires willing to kill on command. He refused to accept that fate, and since he won his freedom he''s become a legend to those he left behind. With her own escape, Lilith has become a legend, too, and now– together– they have no choice but to fight those who would become a legend by killing one.

Angel''s Pain Maggie Shayne First on her hit list is Gregor, the renegade vampire who schooled her in brutality, then betrayed and tortured her. To achieve her deadly ends, Briar joins the inscrutable Reaper and his misfit gang of vampires who are also hunting her old mentor. But once she''s destroyed Gregor, she''ll be gone. The group means nothing to her. Not even Crisa – damaged, defenseless, a liability in every way – the childlike vamp with whom Briar shares a blood bond. Or Reaper. Though they shared one moment of pure passion, it''s not as though Briar has feelings for him. Because Briar needs no one. She needs only to satisfy her twin hungers that may, one day, ultimately consume her...

Fearless father SECRET AGENT, SECRET SONS Secret agent Torch Palamaro had finally found her—the mysterious Alexandra Holt who''d disappeared six months ago with something he desperately wanted. The woman was his only chance for revenge against the man who''d taken his family away from him. But Alexandra swore she didn''t know what Torch was talking about. For her sake, she''d better by lying. Alexandra knew she was only the key to what Torch wanted. So why did the darkly handsome loner have to open up to her, show her his only photograph of his young sons with tears in his stony blue eyes? Now he had something she wanted—his love. But Torch was still hell-bent on revenge, until the shocking truth about his sons came out….

15th Anniversary Celebrating fifteen years of romance Silhouette INTIMATE MOMENTS THE TEXAS BRAND BACK FROM THE DEAD? Ben Brand had thought nothing could hurt more than losing Penny, his cherished wife. He was wrong. When Penny mysteriously turned up on his ranch, dazed but alive, Ben faced a new kind of anguish. His beloved had no memory of her past—or of him. Ben set out to discover what had happened to his wife. Penny had to remember everything: who she was, where she''d been—the love they''d shared—because he couldn''t stand to lose the only woman he''d ever loved—again. This family was born, bred—and bound to be wed—in Texas!

THE TEXAS BRAND Baby on his doorstep SURPRISE: IT''S A BOY! Sheriff Garrett Brand was shocked to find a baby on his doorstep. While his siblings joked that maybe he wasn''t such a responsible guy after all, Garrett knew he was nobody''s daddy. But the Texan was intent on discovering the identity of this little cowboy''s mama…. All Chelsea Brennan wanted when she arrived at the Brand ranch was her nephew…and answers about her sister''s mysterious death. But she never expected a rough and rugged lawman to act like a proud father and lavish the baby with love. Especially when Garrett claimed he didn''t have love to give. And now Chelsea wanted much more than she''d bargained for—to be a Brand herself…. THE TEXAS BRAND: This family was born, bred—and bound to be wed—in Texas!

THE BLACKMAILED BRIDE Two years ago, Kirsten Cowan had married the richest, meanest man in Texas—for reasons she had to hide from Adam Brand, the man she''d left standing at another altar…. Even now, Kirsten had to keep her secret, though she stood accused of her late husband''s murder. Even though Adam Brand betrayed his own family to take her into hiding…. Because she knew the love they both felt couldn''t be denied—just like the terrible, irreversible truth…. This family was born, bred—and bound to be wed—in Texas!

TIME AFTER TIME… Esmeralda Montoya would never understand the strange magic that had saved her from certain death in the Old West. All she knew was that she had been swept through time, into a world unlike any she had ever imagined—and into the arms of a man unlike any she had ever known…. But she could not surrender to the wildfire passion that raced through her whenever this man from the future touched her. For Elliot Brand was her sworn enemy, and she must keep all the secrets of her heart from him—even the knowledge that she was carrying his child…. This family was born, bred—and bound to be wed—in Texas!

The Texas Brand Four big Brand brothers won''t stop Jessi from taming her man…. NO MORE LITTLE MISS NICE GIRL… Contrary to what her four older brothers believed, Jessi Brand was a grown woman. With very adult needs. And what she wanted was drop-dead-gorgeous drifter Lash Monroe. He was the one. The man she''d saved herself for. The man she wanted as her husband. But this ornery cowboy required some serious convincin''…. Lash had vowed never to settle down—especially when the lady came with four very protective brothers who knew how to handle shotguns! But he couldn''t get Jessi out of his mind. And he couldn''t resist her tempting offer…. But once he discovered Jessi was pregnant with his child…everything changed. THE TEXAS BRAND: This family was born, bred—and bound to be wed—in Texas!

He was the boy from the wrong side of the tracks, but that hadn''t stopped Wade Armstrong from wanting Edie Brand while they were in high school. Now she was back in town, and Wade felt compelled to keep her safe—even if it meant moving in with her. Edie''s pretty face had always gotten her noticed, but now it had earned the former model the admiration of a stalker. So she left L.A. for her Oklahoma hometown, hoping for a place to hide, and found shelter in the most unexpected place. But as the stalker got closer to home, independent Edie had to entrust her life to Wade''s protection—and found herself surrendering her heart, as well.

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Four bestselling authors invite readers to spend Christmas night with these novellas spiced with sexy romance and paranormal passion. From a shape-shifting leopardess who wants a pack-mate to be her soulmate to a surprise snowstorm that brings a surprise gift, these all-new tales by Maggie Shayne, Erin McCarthy, Nalini Singh, and Jean Johnson will stir your spirit in all the right places.

The man had come to Jane Fortune from out of nowhere. Hecouldn''t explain who he was, but Jane''s young son could. Thelittle boy insisted Zach was his imaginary daddy come to life,the father he''d always wanted. And even Jane couldn''t denythat he was oddly familiar—and the husband she''d alwaysdreamed of. Yet the clock was ticking on the family they''dformed, because Jane had discovered exactly who Zach was.And only a twist of time could keep him home.…

Two couples forced to face the turth…or risk losing each other forever… Two Hearts by Maggie Shayne Good fortune smiled on lawman Jack McCain when he wooed and wed beautiful heiress Grace Phelps. But both had secrets yet to be revealed, secrets that could change their marriage—for better or for worse. A Little Bit Dangerous by Marilyn Pappano When undercover agent Chance Reynard walked away from Mary Katherine Monroe, he left her with nothing but a broken heart. But when they reunited, neither one was prepared for the feelings that still existed—or for the truth lurking beneath the surface.

BORN IN TWILIGHT: He found her in an abandoned building, half-starved, her face chalk white yet strikingly beautiful. Those violet eyes drew him closer, even though Jameson Bryant knew what she was. Even though she warned him away. But it was too late. With one parting of her lips, the hungry creature of the night took him... Nine months later, their tiny dark angel was born...in twilight. TWILIGHT HUNGER: When struggling screenwriter Morgan DeSilva uncovers some ancient leather diaries, she is swept into the seductive world of a long-dead madman, Dante, who had believed himself a vampire. Now, though Dante''s story has made her rich and famous, Morgan is wasting away. At night she dreams of him, an erotic fantasy so real she can see the marks on her neck, feel her life''s blood draining from her. Almost as if he was real... He comes to her at night. Watching her. Wanting her. She is one of The Chosen. He knows that his kiss can save her from destiny''s curse, and from the enemies who stalk them both. But to save her, he must trust her.

Some marriages are made in heaven . . . Some are not. What happens when "the happiest day of your life" turns into a nightmare? Forget the drunken best man or the bridesmaid dresses from the ''80s . . . none of these wedding day disasters can compare to a cursed bride determined to make it down the aisle, or a vampire who is about to disrupt your wedding. Join New York Times bestselling authors Maggie Shayne and Jeaniene Frost, USA Today bestseller Kathryn Smith, as well as Terri Garey in four unforgettable tales of unholy matrimony . . . where the grooms are dark, dangerous, and mostly dead, and to love and cherish till death takes on a whole new meaning.

A magical paranormal romance collection celebrating the spirit of the holidays from four bestselling authors. It’s the time of year when dreams come true, miracles happen every day, and love is the greatest gift of all. The holidays always seem to bring out the best in everyone, with heartfelt hugs for long-missed friends, sincere smiles in the spirit of the season, and a feeling of magic in the air… This scintillating collection of paranormal romances celebrates the holidays as never before. From a shape-shifting leopardess who wants a pack-mate to be her soulmate to a surprise snowstorm that brings an incredible gift, these four tales by Nalini Singh, Maggie Shayne, Erin McCarthy and Jean Johnson will stir your spirit in all the right places.

Who or what are the Extraordinary Five? For fans of "Heroes" and "The X-Files," delve into the mysteries of Family Secrets with books 1-4. This first collection contains Enemy Mind by Maggie Shayne, Pyramid of Lies by Anne Marie Winston, The Player by Evelyn Vaughn and The Bluewater Affair by Cindy Gerard.

Two enchanting tales of paranormal romance come together in a dual volume that features Destiny, in which Nidaba, a bitter immortal High Witch, is reunited with her former love, fellow High Witch Nathan King, after four millennia, and Immortality, in which Immortal High Witch Puabi is rescued by grieving millionaire Matthew Fairchild. Original.

Book 1 in Maggie Shayne’s Bestselling Wings in the Night Series The Thin Line between Love and Death… In two centuries of living death, vampire Eric Marquand had learned to live with the cruel fate that had condemned him to walk forever in shadow, forever alone. Then he found the woman he knew was meant for him—and understood that to possess her was to destroy her. Against all reason, Tamara Dey saw clearly that her destiny was eternally entwined with Eric’s and that she must not only accept but welcome the terror and splendor of the vampire’s kiss. She trembled at the thought of spending eternity in his arms, but was her trembling born of desire…or fear? Don’t miss a single title in Maggie Shayne’s Wings in the Night series: Twilight Phantasies Twilight Memories Twilight Illusions, with bonus novella “Beyond Twilight” Born in Twilight, with bonus novella “Twilight Vows” Twilight Hunger Embrace the Twilight, with bonus novella “Run from Twilight” Edge of Twilight Blue Twilight, with bonus novella “Before Blue Twilight” Prince of Twilight Demon’s Kiss Lover’s Bite Angel’s Pain Bloodline, with bonus novella “Vampires in Paradise” Twilight Prophecy Twilight Fulfilled