New Releases by Susan Krinard

Nuala is descended from ancient witch folk, eternally bound to help others find love. But after the death of her husband, she harbors no such dreams for herself. Then she meets Sinjin, the Earl of Donnington, and feels something stir within her for the first time in centuries.... Handsome and scandalously tempting, Sinjin has never met a woman he couldn''t seduce. Yet from the moment he sees the stunning young widow, he knows he wants more than just one night of sin--and even the discovery of the dark secret they share won''t stop him from trying to possess her forever. But first he must free her from her immortal bondage, which means robbing her of her magic for all time....

The Great War has ended And Gillian Maitland is to marry a werewolf of her father''s choosing--ensuring the purity of their noble bloodline. Still, she can''t forget Ross Kavanaugh, the American whose forbidden touch unleashed a passion she''d never known. And when Ross returns unexpectedly to England, he''s no longer the man she remembers, but a hard-boiled ex-cop who harbors a dark secret. The discovery that they have a son makes Ross even more determined to prove his worth to Gillian, despite being merely a quarter werewolf. Then a mysterious spate of murders casts him under a pall of suspicion, and torn between duty and desire, Gillian knows she must drive Ross away. Even as their hunger for each other grows by the hour...

There are far worse evils than jazz and lipstick... By day, Allegra Chase lives among the artists and eccentrics of 1920s Greenwich Village, in search of adventure. By night, she haunts the city''s back alleys and seedy speakeasies, driven by a more primal hunger. Here, amid the glitz and unrestrained morals of jazz-age society, even a vampire can fall prey to the temptations of the flesh. One look into the golden eyes of the dashing Griffin Durant, and Allegra knows she''s not dealing with just a man... Though their kind have been enemies for centuries, Griffin has never encountered a vampire as independent, uninhibited or eager for his touch as Allegra. Yet their newfound desire is threatened by a jealous vampire master, and a race war seems inevitable. Griffin and Allegra must struggle to stay out of harm''s way--and hold on to their dream of an eternity of passion.

Halfway to dawn: \"Amid a supernatural war between the races, can Fiona, captain of the human special forces, and Kain, a compelling fugitive from the vampire army, risk working together to attain peace on earth?\"--Publisher.

You better watch out, you better not cry... Three sinfully sexy vampires are coming to town. And as sleigh bells ring and stockings are hung, these dangerously hot immortals are preparing to celebrate the season with far darker deeds - from a raging vampire war to a hunt to unlock the secret of eternal life.

Hunger Första världskriget är över ... ... och Gillian Maitland måste gifta sig med en varulv som hennes far valt ut – allt för att säkra flockens blodslinje. Ändå kan hon omöjligt glömma Ross Kavanaugh, amerikanen vars förbjudna smekningar fick henne att känna en passion hon aldrig tidigare upplevt. Men när Ross oväntat dyker upp i England är han inte längre den man hon en gång kände, utan en härdad före detta polis med en mörk hemlighet. Upptäckten att de har en son tillsammans gör Ross än mer besluten att visa sig värdig Gillian, trots att han inte är renrasig. Men när Ross misstänks ligga bakom en rad mord och Gillian måste – sliten mellan plikt och begär – driva iväg honom. Trots att deras hunger för varandra bara ökar ...

The Darkest Angel by Gena Showalter An iron-willed demon assassin, the angel Lysander has never known lust – until he meets Bianka. Spawned from the bloodline of Lucifer, the beautiful but deadly Harpy is determined to lead the pure hearted Lysander into temptation... Love Me To Death by Maggie Shayne Twenty-two years ago four teenage boys were convicted of a young girl''s murder. Now, in the form of a beautiful woman, the ‘victim'' is seeking vengeance. And only one man dares to dig into the past to uncover its secrets... and set her free. Lady Of The Nile by Susan Krinard Lady Tameri believes herself to be the reincarnation of an ancient Egyptian princess, and Leo Erskine has set out to prove her wrong... never dreaming that the two of them are about to discover a prophecy that will bind them together forever.

Almost Persuaded In this Regency tale of Robert and Jane, New York Times bestselling author Mary Balogh brings together former lovers who have seen beyond their past mistakes, and are determined to be together in this life and forever. Northanger Castle Caroline''s obsession with Gothic novels serves as good training for a lifetime of destroying the undead with her newfound beau in this Regency by Colleen Gleason. Blood and Prejudice In fast-paced present-day New York City, Liz Bennett joins Mr. Darcy on his hunt to cure vampirism in New York Times bestselling author Susan Krinard''s version of the classic story. Little to Hex Her Emma, a witch with a wizard boyfriend, runs a paranormal dating service in modern-day Washington, D.C., in this story from Janet Mullany.

Kiss of the Wolf by Susan Krinard Surgeon Dana Saint-Cyr trusted her instincts, even when they urged her toward an irresistible Louisiana man with a wicked reputation. But would she discredit the whispers of his supernatural powers and murderous intent before falling prey to his passion? Shadow Kissing by Tanith Lee Artist Vivien Gray''s new mysterious lover promised soul-stealing ecstasy that haunted her dreams and set her spine tingling. Now their happiness was at stake—from the ominous evil their very love had unleashed. The Devil She Knew by Evelyn Vaughn When Marcy Bridges discovered a portal to hell in her closet, she needed help from the last person she wanted to call—her gorgeous landlord. Could she trust her life—and her heart—to the care of a dark, dangerous stranger?

Lust and revenge are best served after sundown… Outlaw werewolves destroyed his home and killed his wife. But they made one mistake: they didn''t kill him, too. Now, after ten lonely years honing his skills with a gun, Jacob Constantine is back in New Mexico, hell–bent on justice—until he''s ambushed by bandits and saved by an angel on her own deadly crusade. With a gun slung low across her seductive hips and vengeance in her eyes, Serenity Campbell isn''t who she seems to be. But neither is the mysterious bounty hunter who threatens to drive her desire into dangerous territory. Together they track their prey with the same intensity they circle one another. But will their growing passion be enough to right the wrongs of the past and bring two damaged hearts together?

Continuing the story begun in \"Shield of the Sky,\" the reluctant companions must face the next battle in their quest to defeat the minions of the Stone God. Traveling even farther afield, they face threats from within and without.

Her innocence destroyed, young widow Tally Bernard swore that she would never trust a man again. But when her brother disappears, she has little choice but to make a pact with the devil. Though he wants nothing more than to live a quiet life on a ranch of his own, Simeon Kavanaugh can’t escape the legacy of his werewolf father. The animal instincts that keep him from being fully human also make him a brilliant tracker, forced to survive on the desperation of people in need. The attraction between these two wounded souls is immediate, primal—and dangerous. And if Simeon has any hope of saving Tally, he must do what he has always resisted and merge both man and beast within him. But if she cannot accept what he becomes, his choice may cost Simeon the only thing worth having—Tally’s love....

Branded an outcast by the noble branch of his werewolf clan, Cort Renier had come to San Francisco seeking fortune—and revenge. What he found was a mysterious beauty who could not—or would not—reveal who she truly was. At first glance she seemed vulnerable and afraid, like so many girls caught up in the debauchery of the city''s whiskey-soaked gambling dens. But one look into her stunning turquoise eyes and he knew he''d found the winning hand. Aria di Reinardus had reasons of her own for concealing her identity, but Cort''s kisses were more than enough to convince her to go along with his plan to transform her into a missing heiress and return her to her \"family.\" But they were not the only ones with secrets to keep and vengeance in mind, and they were about to discover that some destinies couldn''t be outrun….

Werewolves, vampires, witches, voodoo, Elvis---and weddings An \"ordinary\" wedding can get crazy enough, so can you imagine what happens when otherworldly creatures are involved? Nine of the hottest authors of paranormal fiction answer that question in this delightful collection of supernatural wedding stories. What''s the seating plan when rival clans of werewolves and vampires meet under the same roof? How can a couple in the throes of love overcome traps set by feuding relatives---who are experts at voodoo? Will you have a good marriage if your high-seas wedding is held on a cursed ship? How do you deal with a wedding singer who''s just a little too good at impersonating Elvis? · L. A. Banks · Jim Butcher · Rachel Caine · P. N. Elrod · Esther M. Friesner · Lori Handeland · Charlaine Harris · Sherrilyn Kenyon · Susan Krinard Shape-shifters, wizards, and magic, oh my!

His heart could be captured--but his passion could never be tamed.... From the acclaimed author of Prince of Shadows and Body and Soul comes the first novel in a powerful new trilogy, the story of a noble clan whose elegance belies a savage secret--and a man who will stop at nothing to preserve his family''s dynasty forevermore--. Braden Forster, Earl of Greyburn, has devoted his life to restoring the purity of his clan''s werewolf blood. He spent years searching in vain for a distant American cousin, a woman whose pure wolf bloodline is a vital link in his family''s heritage. Braden had thought Cassidy Holt was lost forever--until she appeared one rainy night on the steps of his London mansion...her raven hair in disarray, her skin scented with sunlight and sagebrush. As Braden whisks young Cassidy to his family''s secluded country estate, both can sense their undeniable attraction. But Cassidy soon learns that they can never satisfy their mutual passion; Braden has already betrothed her to another. Her only hope of claiming the one man she''ll always love is to unravel the dark and lustful secrets of his past--.

The bestselling author of Prince of Shadows and Twice a Hero again displays her incredible talent and imagination in an enchanting new romance about a love so deep it will bring a man and a woman together...in another century, another life. Jesse Copeland, an expert in mountain rescues, has returned to Manzanita after years in the Peace Corps. Despite an indomitable courage that sent her rappelling down cliffs, she is haunted by the nightmares and shadowy half-memories surrounding her mother''s mysterious death. Now she is determined to find out if her mother''s \"accident\" was murder. What she finds instead is a man as transparent as air--sensual, muscular, his blue eyes burning into hers as she cries out one word from a place deep within her: David. David Ventris, Lord Ashthorpe, late of His Majesty''s Light Dragoons, is, simply put, a ghost. He''s waited two centuries to be called back to earth by the woman he wronged. He knew her as \"Sophie,\" a wondrous lady who sparked a passion so blazing that time could not dim the flames. Now he is being given the chance to guard her from danger and get back his soul--if only she will believe him real and not madness. If only she will love him enough to create a miracle...and give him life again.

From the masters of paranormal romance, three brand-new tales of seduction… The Darkest Angel by Gena Showalter A Lords of the Underworld tale An iron-willed demon assassin, the angel Lysander has never known lust—until he meets Bianka. Spawned from the bloodline of Lucifer, the beautiful but deadly Harpy is determined to lead the pure-hearted Lysander into temptation…. Love Me to Death by Maggie Shayne Twenty-two years ago four teenage boys were convicted of a young girl''s murder. Now, in the form of a beautiful woman, the \"victim\" is seeking vengeance. And only one man dares to dig into the past to uncover its secrets… and set her free. Lady of the Nile by Susan Krinard Lady Tameri believes herself to be the reincarnation of an ancient Egyptian princess, and Leo Erskine has set out to prove her wrong…never dreaming that the two of them are about to discover a prophecy that will bind them together forever.

His love was wild... his soul untamed... his touch forbidden.... From acclaimed author Susan Krinard comes the second novel in a magnificent trilogy of a powerful clan whose sensual legacy is cloaked in secrecy-and a beautiful woman kidnapped by an outlaw whose forbidden embrace could reveal her true identity.... Once a Wolf In the unspoiled expanses of the American West, Tomás Alejandro Randall was called El Lobo, the desperado and sworn enemy of powerful financier Cole MacLean. Few humans knew his true identity: heir to a wolf bloodline that made him as much an exotic beast as a devastatingly attractive man. It was Tomás''s plan to lure Cole MacLean''s elegant fiancée, Lady Rowena Forster, from her New York mansion to the wild frontier. There he planned to seduce the golden-haired beauty as revenge for the destruction of his family at MacLean''s hands. But once she was in his possession, El Lobo found himself unable to resist the call of his own untamed passion-a passion that would claim the beauty for his own. As for Lady Rowena, she desperately hid her own wolf heritage behind an icy, controlled exterior. Yet the famous \"Lady Ice\" found her inhibitions melting and her true nature emerging in the presence of this handsome desperado. Both knew the danger of their pairing, but their wild hearts would risk everything-even death-for a chance at everlasting love.

Ever since witnessing a sacred ritual, Rhenna of the Free People has been isolated. Not outcast, yet not part of her tribe, she walks alone, guarding the land''s borders. And growing more troubled by the changes in the wind. Anger and war are rising. The mountain-dwelling shapeshifters--partners to the Free People--are disappearing, and word has come of an evil new god:The Stone God, whose followers are known by the red stones they hold and the chaos that accompanies them. So when Rhenna hears that a shapeshifter has been captured by the Stone God''s servants, she must rescue him. Now Rhenna is embroiled in a dangerous game as the forces of evil and nature fight to control humanity''s future.Together with a growing band--the enigmatic shaman Tahvo, the panther shapechanger Cian and the rebel Quintus of conquered Tiberia--she must travel the world, seeking to prevent its destruction. Whatever danger lies ahead, the downfall of the Stone God has begun....

Packaged together for the first time, Call of the Wolfcontains two of USA Todaybestselling author Susan Krinard''s sexiest supernatural novels. In Secret of the Wolf, hypnotist Johanna Schell takes Quentin Foster under her care to discover if his claim to werewolf blood is just a delusion. But she is horrified to learn that, under hypnosis, this tender, thoughtful man becomes violent, vengeful, and evil. Now, to save him, she has no choice but to trust him, and even love him. In To Catch a Wolf, wheelchair-bound Athena Munroe and convicted murderer Morgan Holt live on the fringes of both humanity and werewolf society. But their irresistible attraction to each other threatens to expose their true natures-and free their hearts.

Crippled at a young age, Athena Munroe has not allowed herself to dream or hear the call of the werewolf blood that flows within her until she meets werewolf Morgan Holt.

Hidden within the rolling hills and vineyards of 1880s Napa Valley is The Haven, Dr. Johanna Schell''s sanctuary for \"different\" people. It is there that Johanna first discovers an unconscious Quentin Forster. Quentin has suffered spells of amnesia for years - and believes he is a werewolf.

This collection includes Krinard''s \"Saving Sirena\" about a good looking lawyer who takes a black cat home and wakes up with a witchy woman; Maggie Shayne''s \"Everything She Does Is Magick, \" about aunts charming their niece into falling for the boy-next-door; Lisa Higdon''s \"To Mend a Spell, \" about an unwitting witch whose spell lures a handsome sea captain; and Amy Elizabeth Saunders'' \"A Spell of Mist and Roses\"--a dashing Lord seeks out the old village witch, but finds a seductive sorceress.