New Releases by Rachel Van Dyken

Fallen Gods is a new Norse-inspired adult fantasy romance from Rachel Van Dyken, filled with ancient secrets and perilous desire. The legends of the past are never truly dead and buried . . . Liv Olson has been drawn to Norse Mythology her entire life. After earning her degree and working as a curator at one of New York’s most prestigious museums, she gets an unexpected offer for her dream job in Norway – the same place her brother disappeared months ago – after a cryptic message about finding their long-lost father. She finds herself surrounded by superstitious townspeople who refuse to even look at the water. Liv soon realizes that the small town of Vonn is nothing like it seems. Shops close before dark, and things she’s only read about seem to suddenly exist. To top it off, her new boss, Tristan, is insultingly mean and engagingly beautiful – and, as part of the job, she must live with him in his mansion. As her life quickly unravels into chaos, she’s left wondering who’s pulling the strings in this mysterious place where nothing makes sense, yet everything feels familiar. Her studies have always told her the gods are who you trust. But what happens when the man who’s destined to kill you – is your savior? For fans of sexy romantasy and Neon Gods by Katee Robert, Rachel Van Dyken''s Fallen Gods duology is a steamy, dramatic myth retelling. ‘A must-read’ – Vanessa Williams, award-winning actress and singer

Exclusive, heartfelt stories from romance''s top authors, celebrating the enduring connection between love and music. Hope & Harmony is a groundbreaking anthology of entirely new and exclusive romance stories from fourteen of romance’s best-selling authors. Authors include Chelle Bliss, Stacey Marie Brown, Mari Carr, Jaine Diamond, Helen Hardt, Jillian Liota, Kat Mizera, Layla Reyne, M. Robinson, Becca Steele, Rachel Van Dyken, Meredith Wild, Kaylene Winter, and Julia Wolf. Vibrant, poignant, and heartfelt, each tale is a testament to the enduring connection between love and music. From the vibrant, upbeat tracks signifying new beginnings, to the slow, soulful tunes accompanying dramatic happily ever afters, each story is like a song on your “playlist”, bursting with authenticity and passion. Whether you''re a fan of classical harmonies or hard rock, jazz or emo, the authors of Hope & Harmony will tug at your heartstrings and leave you wanting more.

Spellbinding new fantasy from #1 New York Times bestselling author Rachel Van Dyken — coming soon!

Spellbinding new fantasy from #1 New York Times bestselling author Rachel Van Dyken — coming soon!

From New York Times bestselling authors Skye Warren, Kristen Ashley, Lexi Blake, and Rachel Van Dyken… Four Dark Tales. Four Sensual Stories. Four Page Turners. Behind Closed Doors by Skye Warren Marjorie Dunn is hiding in plain sight. The past can’t find her at the peaceful inn she owns in a quiet coastal town in Maine. Until Sam Brewer walks through the door. He arrives in the dead of night, with a dark suit and storm-gray eyes. Marjorie knows better than to trust this stranger, but she can’t resist his touch. Every kiss binds them together. Every night draws the danger close. She risks her heart with him, but more than that, she risks her life. The past has caught up with her. And it wants her dead. Gossamer in the Darkness by Kristen Ashley Their engagement was set when they were children. Loren Copeland, the rich and handsome Marquess of Remington, would marry Maxine Dawes, the stunning daughter of the Count of Derryman. It’s a power match. The perfect alliance for each house. However, the Count has been keeping secret a childhood injury that means Maxine can never marry. He’s done this as he searches for a miracle so this marriage can take place. The time has come. The marriage has to happen, or the contract will be broken. When all seems lost, the Count finds his miracle: There’s a parallel universe where his daughter has a twin. He must find her, bring her to his world and force her to make the Marquess fall in love with her. And this, he does. Delighted by Lexi Blake Brian “Boomer” Ward believes in sheltering strays. After all, the men and women of McKay-Taggart made him family when he had none. So when the kid next door needs help one night, he thinks nothing of protecting her until her mom gets home. But when he meets Daphne Carlton, the thoughts hit him hard. She’s stunning and hardworking and obviously in need of someone to put her first. It doesn’t hurt that she’s as sweet as the cupcakes she bakes. As Daphne and Boomer find themselves getting closer, outside forces put pressure on the new couple. But if they make it through the storm, love will just be the icing on the cake because family is the real prize. The Anti-Fan and the Idol by Rachel Van Dyken Ai-Ri has been training under YK Management in Korea for two years without any results. She doesn’t fit the typical mold for a successful K-POP idol image, literally down to her blood type. She has six more months before college entrance exams which means she only has six months to make it as an idol before her dreams are crushed. Things take a turn when two of the most famous male idols break away from their group and decide to form their own co-ed group. And wonder of all wonders, they need one more girl. It would be the perfect opportunity, except she hates them. **Every 1001 Dark Nights novella is a standalone story. For new readers, it’s an introduction to an author’s world. And for fans, it’s a bonus book in the author’s series. We hope you’ll enjoy each one as much as we do.**

Lost in Seoul is a standalone new adult romance set in the competitive world of K-pop from bestselling authors Rachel Van Dyken and Colet Abedi. A meet cute is supposed to be cute. Ours was sexy. Chaotic. Not normal. Less than 10 minutes after we met, I realized we could never be. She was forbidden to me. She held my hand behind his back. I gripped hers, knowing it was wrong. I was on the cusp of superstardom-and still I held her fingertips because it felt right. Knowing that when it all went wrong, we would be done-the media would destroy us. After all, not only was she was four years older than me, she was the leader of SWT''s sister-my best friend-and someone who could wreck everything we''d worked for. But I still held on. I''m lost. So lost. I''m the youngest in the group, the one everyone sees as the most innocent. But they don''t know the stolen moments with her. The kisses. The touching. They don''t know any of that. So I keep acting as if I''m pure as the driven snow when really all it took was one chance meeting. To make. Me. Sin. Hi, I''m Sookie, Maknae of SWT, the most famous K-pop group in the world. And I''m pretty sure I''m not just lost... nah, I''m about to fall.

ALOHA is a charity romance collection of swoon-worthy, never-before-seen short stories from over FIFTY of your favorite bestselling authors, all with a twist of Hawaii. All royalties from the collection will be donated to Maui Food Banks and the Maui Fire Relief Fund to help support the survivors of the devastating fires. ALOHA will only be available for a limited time, so one-click your copy before it''s gone. AUTHORS INCLUDE: K.A. Linde, Adriana Locke, Alessandra Torre, Rachel Van Dyken, Willow Winters, Brittainy Cherry, Aleatha Romig, Heidi McLaughlin, Crystal Perkins, Helena Hunting, Jessica Ashley, L.B. Dunbar, Ren Alexander, Skye Warren, Tara Brown, Tia Louise, Diana Peterfreund, Jamie K. Schmidt, Alexandria Bishop, Maria Luis, Kasey Metzger, Julia Kent, Karina Halle, Trilina Pucci, Carly Phillips, Aarti V Raman, Jill Ramsower, Amber Kelly, Eric R. Asher, Julie Leto, Lucy Eden, Kimberly Reese, Kayti McGee, Lauren Rowe, Pepper Winters, M. Robinson, J.L. Baldwin, Brittany Holland, Angelina M. Lopez, Jiffy Kate, Lex Martin, MJ Fields, Emma Louise, Catalina Snow, Dee Lagasse, Cary Hart, Aly Martinez, Liv Morris, Jay McLean, Jana Aston, Emma Scott All royalties from this project will be donated to organizations working in Maui to bring relief to the victims of the Maui fires. We aren''t affiliated or endorsed by these charities. We are authors who are helping the best way that we can.

Amanda turned down nerdy Preston''s prom invitation a decade ago. And now she suddenly regrets it. When a grown-up Preston comes to her rescue in the most embarrassing situation imaginable, he has completely transformed... he looks like a god, fit to be Mr. December on his firefighter calendar. Now she''s the nerd, and he''s the sexy one. And he remembers how she treated him back when they were teens. Preston is quick to infiltrate her circle of friends, and she is forced to hang out with him all the time. Before she knows it, they''re headed to Hawaii. This vacation isn''t going to end well... but will it be because karma''s back to get Amanda... or because she''s falling head over heels in love?

Beth finds herself reunited with her high school crush, Jace, at a friend''s wedding. As the night progresses--and with a few too many drinks--things take a heated and uncontrollable turn. It was supposed to be a harmless one-night fling, but there''s a catch: Jace is a prominent politician who can''t afford to be seen messing around with just anyone. And that "anyone" happens to be Beth, who isn''t so much upset about the media''s portrayal of her, more furious that she can''t remember a single moment from her encounter with this Thor-like senator. In the campaign''s attempt to evade further media attention, the inadvertent couple is whisked away to a secluded island, where they''re surprised to find themselves enrolled in a couple''s therapy/honeymoon program. What could possibly go wrong when two people with a shared history are trapped together, both unwilling to admit their true feelings?

From New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors Carly Phillips, Rebecca Zanetti, Rachel Van Dyken, Darynda Jones, and Skye Warren... Five Dark Tales. Five Sensual Stories. Five Page Turners. Dare to Tease by Carly Phillips Brianne Prescott, publicist for Dare Nation Sports Agency, grew up the only girl with four brothers, three of whom are sports royalty. She’s a pro not just at work but at being used by men who want access to her famous family. She’s learned the hard way that everyone wants something from her, always. When Dr. Hudson Northfield rescues Bri from a homeless man outside the clinic where he works, he really notices her for the first time. Soon she’s accompanying him to New York for a family wedding, and despite her siblings’ overprotective protests, they’re falling in love. Vampire by Rebecca Zanetti Dr. Mariana Lopez has finally stopped bailing friends out of difficult situations. Well, except for substituting as the leader for another anger management group, pitching in as a campaign strategist for a prospective sheriff, and babysitting three dogs. Even with such a full life, she can feel the danger around her—a sense that something isn’t right. Nightmares harass her, until the real thing comes to life, and only the dark and sexy male sitting in her group can save her. Mafia King by Rachel Van Dyken One of the first rules they give you when you''re undercover—never fall for the enemy. I didn''t just fall for the enemy. I became what I was supposed to hate. What''s worse: I fell in love with one. I live a double life, and both sides know it''s only a matter of time before I''m forced to choose. Rebirth through mafia blood. Or death at the hands of the very government I swore to protect. The Gravedigger''s Son by Darynda Jones The job should have been easy. Get in. Assess the situation. Get out. But for veteran tracker Quentin Rutherford, things get sticky when the girl he’s loved since puberty shows up, conducting her own investigation into the strange occurrences of the small, New Mexico town. He knew it would be a risk coming back to the area, but he had no idea Amber Kowalski had become a bona fide PI, investigating things that go bump in the night. He shouldn’t be surprised, however. She can see through the dead as clearly as he can. The real question is, can she see through him? Finale by Skye Warren Francisco Castille, the exiled Duke of Linares, knows his duty. Even in modern times, the line must continue. So he''ll marry and produce an heir. Yes, a wife will fit into his well-ordered life. Instead he ends up with the brilliant pianist Isabella. Strong. Spirited. And highly disobedient. She rebels against every custom and every rule, threatening his careful balance. Francisco never backs away from a challenge. Isabella never bows down to anyone. **Every 1001 Dark Nights novella is a standalone story. For new readers, it’s an introduction to an author’s world. And for fans, it’s a bonus book in the author’s series. We hope you’ll enjoy each one as much as we do.**

From New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors Carly Phillips, Rebecca Zanetti, Rachel Van Dyken, Darynda Jones, and Skye Warren... Five Dark Tales. Five Sensual Stories. Five Page Turners. Dare to Tease by Carly Phillips Brianne Prescott, publicist for Dare Nation Sports Agency, grew up the only girl with four brothers, three of whom are sports royalty. She''s a pro not just at work but at being used by men who want access to her famous family. She''s learned the hard way that everyone wants something from her, always. When Dr. Hudson Northfield rescues Bri from a homeless man outside the clinic where he works, he really notices her for the first time. Soon she''s accompanying him to New York for a family wedding, and despite her siblings'' overprotective protests, they''re falling in love. Vampire by Rebecca Zanetti Dr. Mariana Lopez has finally stopped bailing friends out of difficult situations. Well, except for substituting as the leader for another anger management group, pitching in as a campaign strategist for a prospective sheriff, and babysitting three dogs. Even with such a full life, she can feel the danger around her-a sense that something isn''t right. Nightmares harass her, until the real thing comes to life, and only the dark and sexy male sitting in her group can save her. Mafia King by Rachel Van Dyken One of the first rules they give you when you''re undercover-never fall for the enemy. I didn''t just fall for the enemy. I became what I was supposed to hate. What''s worse: I fell in love with one. I live a double life, and both sides know it''s only a matter of time before I''m forced to choose. Rebirth through mafia blood. Or death at the hands of the very government I swore to protect. The Gravedigger''s Son by Darynda Jones The job should have been easy. Get in. Assess the situation. Get out. But for veteran tracker Quentin Rutherford, things get sticky when the girl he''s loved since puberty shows up, conducting her own investigation into the strange occurrences of the small, New Mexico town. He knew it would be a risk coming back to the area, but he had no idea Amber Kowalski had become a bona fide PI, investigating things that go bump in the night. He shouldn''t be surprised, however. She can see through the dead as clearly as he can. The real question is, can she see through him? Finale by Skye Warren Francisco Castille, the exiled Duke of Linares, knows his duty. Even in modern times, the line must continue. So he''ll marry and produce an heir. Yes, a wife will fit into his well-ordered life. Instead he ends up with the brilliant pianist Isabella. Strong. Spirited. And highly disobedient. She rebels against every custom and every rule, threatening his careful balance. Francisco never backs away from a challenge. Isabella never bows down to anyone. **Every 1001 Dark Nights novella is a standalone story. For new readers, it''s an introduction to an author''s world. And for fans, it''s a bonus book in the author''s series. We hope you''ll enjoy each one as much as we do.**

Find out what happens when their perfect image breaks in #1 New York Times bestselling author Rachel Van Dyken''s steamy new adult romance. Everything was perfect. Until it wasn''t. Until my family took on a foster girl and placed her across the hall from me. A charity case to look good and a person who should have never existed in my world. I kissed her to get her to stop talking, and then I kissed her again because I liked the taste of her words-I liked her. It was our secret until we got caught-that night changed everything. We became strangers living in the same house, seeing the same ghosts of our past mistakes, but I can''t stop thinking about us, about those forbidden moments. I pretend to hate her, I tell her I''ll never forgive her, and then Quinn, my ex-best friend, steps into the picture. I can''t tell if he actually likes her or if he has a death wish and just likes pissing me off, but what do I say? Stay away from my foster sister? She''s mine? I''ve already had her? Saying that to him would expose what we were and ruin everything. We''re all three of us living multiple lies, and eventually, I know our ivory tower of perfection is going to come crashing down. He knows my secrets. I know his. And now she knows both. She wants. He wants. But I always-always get what I want. And what I want is the girl, no matter what it may cost me.

Life''s Too Short meets The Unhoneymooners in this sparkling, steamy, and swoon-worthy novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Rachel Van Dyken, in which two sworn enemies must share house, home—and maybe their hearts—when they become co-parents after a sudden loss. Colby''s living her best life: as a popular food blogger, she gets to fulfill her dreams of exploring the globe. But her world comes crashing down when a tragic accident leaves her co-guardian of her best friend''s two adorable children. Not only does she need to put down roots—fast—but she''ll be sharing custody with the one man she can''t stand sharing a continent with, let alone a house. Accountant-extraordinaire Rip values rules and plans. But when he loses his sister and his best friend and becomes an insta-guardian all in one night, Rip sees his organized life imploding. What he really doesn''t need is his sister''s irresponsible, flighty—albeit kind and gorgeous—best friend making it worse. Rip doesn''t trust Colby to take their new responsibilities seriously, while Colby can''t believe Rip thinks children will thrive under his rigid control. Yet soon Rip and Colby discover they need each other more than they hate each other. Could it be possible that following their hearts is just what their new little family needs?

#1 New York Times bestselling author Rachel Van Dyken delivers an over-the-top, laugh-out-loud romantic comedy with this hilarious, standalone new adult romance. I''ve known Jack my entire life. We went from being high school enemies to making out one fateful night at college to him being a giant D and making me cry. Now we''re both interns at the same company. Mortal enemy interns. So when the chance pops up to finally beat him at something, to land my dream job plus a bonus? I don''t even blink. I''m in. All in. I mean, how hard can it be? The managers say it''s like the Olympics for interns. All we have to do is play a few silly games, and if we win-our futures are unicorns and free wine for all. The only problem? Jack''s my partner, and in order to win, we will have to get along. As the stakes get higher, so does the heat, and damn is he hot when he''s... never mind. I can focus. I can totally focus and not make out with him or end up in his bed-again. I can do it. For the sake of my career, I can do it. I just need a blindfold, sage, and a lot of prayers. My job is the only thing I have right now. My focus is strong. But when that stupid guy smiles, all I can think about is that one kiss, followed by the second, and I wonder if my priorities are in order or if I''m falling for the enemy once again.

A collection of short love stories from the authors of Beyond The Read Author Event. You''ll find your next book boyfriend here between these pages that range from steamy to the unexpected to downright scorching.

From Wall Street Journal & USA Today Bestselling Author M. Robinson & #1 NYT Bestselling Author Rachel Van Dyken comes a full length, standalone dark romance novel. "Play for me, Juliet..." Those four words whispered in my ear again and again until I craved what I used to fear. Such a simple demand from my captor-the man who stole me and refused to tell me why he wouldn''t let me go. I was his. He made me need him, just as much as he needed me. I broke all the rules of the golden prison he put me in. During the day he ruled his dark, seedy world. His subjects and me. During the night-he bowed before my feet. Have you ever wondered what happened to the villains in all the fairy tales you read? You''ll soon find out. It all started when he kidnapped me and made me his pet. And it all ended with me... Calling him master. *This story is not for the faint of heart and may be uncomfortable for some readers. But, then again, stepping outside of your comfort zone may be exactly the thing you need... Care to play with us, readers?

A mafia romance about love and loss by Rachel Van Dyken, the number one New York Times bestselling author of the Eagle Elite series. ...When you awaken in the morning''s hush I am the swift uplifting rush Of quiet birds in circled flight. I am the soft stars that shine at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry; I am not there. I did not die. - Mary Elizabeth Fyre "I''m sorry for your loss." I would rather be tortured for an eternity than hear those damn words from one more person, as if Claire, my dead fiancé, was a cell phone or car keys. How about, I''m sorry your life is over. I''m sorry you want to die too. I''m sorry you see her in your dreams and wake up only to relive the nightmare. I''m supposed to be the strongest of them all. Ash Abandonato, ruler, assassin, made man, brother, friend-instead, I hurt everyone I touch in hopes that they''ll feel even a sliver of the pain that bears down on my shoulders. I didn''t lose. It was taken from me. And it''s all her fault, Annie Smith. I daydream about her death. And then I close my eyes, and I see her soft smile. I feel her touch, her kiss-it was a mistake what we did that night, but I can''t take it back, and now she''s under my father''s protection-my protection. My worst enemy. The woman I''m the most attracted to. I can''t decide if I want to strangle her or kiss her, and now that she''s stuck in my life, my only goal is to make her feel the same loss I do and destroy her in the process. I''ll trick her with my touch. Seduce her with my kiss. And in the end, when my enemy is at her most vulnerable-I''ll bring down an entire Empire and continue my reign as King. Bow down, I''ll say as I bring the Five Families to their knees. Blood in. Never out. Damned. ufeff