Renée and Dante are dying. The soul they share cannot sustain them both, and they're quickly running out of time. But Renée has in her possession a legendary chest said to contain the secret to eternal life-if only they could solve the clues that lie within it. With both the Liberum, a Brotherhood of the Undead, and a team of Monitors, led by Renée's own grandfather, in hot pursuit, Renée and Dante must keep the chest safe or risk having it fall into the wrong hands. With the help of a mysterious letter-writer called only Monsieur, Renée and Dante follow a series of clues that lead them on a treacherous journey across Europe. They seek the Netherworld, a legendary chasm where souls go to be cleansed. It's their only chance at a fresh start, but with it comes a terrible choice, one they never imagined they would be forced to make. The third novel in the acclaimed Dead Beautiful series is a haunting story of sacrifice, loyalty, and a love that can never die.

She was supposed to be my forever, but she broke my heart and betrayed my trust. Self-made billionaire, Rylan Archer, has had his fair share of heartbreaks before finding the love of his life, Jenna Lang. Four years ago, he was about to ask his girlfriend for her hand in marriage, but after finding her in bed with another woman, it quickly changed. Without a plan, he takes up his younger sister's offer of a weekend with her and her friends in the family cabin. He thinks it'll just be drinking and skiing. What he doesn't expect is to have three of his sister’s friends more than ready to help him forget all about his heartbreak. Don't miss His Pleasures, a novella from Rylan’s POV, that gives a glimpse into the past of the sexy billionaire from M.S. Parker's Pleasure series.

From the New York Times bestselling author of DOWN A DARK ROAD comes Linda Castillo's IN DARK COMPANY: a short story about an injured young woman with amnesia who seeks Chief of Police Kate Burkholder’s help to remember her identity—and her attacker. It’s the middle of the night in Painters Mill, and Chief of Police Kate Burkholder is called to a scene where a mysterious young woman, battered and terrified, has sought shelter at an Amish farmhouse. She can’t remember her name or where she’s from, but she knows one thing: someone was trying to kill her. Kate suspects that “Jane Doe” remembers more than she’s letting on, but when Jane is attacked again on Kate’s watch, Kate resolves to find the truth. As Jane’s memories start flooding back and Kate dives deeper into her murky past, they must race to discover what Jane was running from—and who is still pursuing her.

When a female loan shark named Lucky is attacked and left for dead, vampire Glory St. Clair turns her into one of the undead to save her??but eternity would have been safer without her. Vamps prefer a low profile, and that's not Lucky's style. She prefers to flaunt her sexy rock-star ex-boyfriend and great shoes. Trouble is, her flamboyant behavior is not only drawing every vampire hunter within miles? it's bringing her would-be killer out of hiding, too.

This standalone short story features two characters from the Psy-Changeling series. Both are wolf changelings. (For those of you who like to know the chronological order of things, the timeline of this story intersects with Shards of Hope.) Published in Nalini Singh's May 2016 newsletter.

In December of 1994, Emi Hennigan discovered her father's infidelity. It was in that same month that Nate Wilson's first girlfriend broke up with him. Both heartbroken and jaded in their own ways, Emi and Nate became fast friends. This is how their story began.This novella is the prequel to the Emi Lost & Found series. After the 3-volume series was published, readers wanted more. This is for the readers – the story of how Nate and Emi met.In December of 1994, when she was a junior in high school, Emi Hennigan discovered her father's infidelity. Forced to transfer schools mid-year, she wasn't trying to make new friends. In that same month, sophomore Nate Wilson's girlfriend broke up with him. Searching for someone to fill the void left by his first love, he meets Emi in his art class.Nate knows he wants Emi from the moment he sees her. Emi knows she needs Nate after one night together. A life-long friendship is born, and a pact is made to ensure that nothing will come between them.Books following this in the Emi Lost & Found series:Lost and Found (book one)Time Stands Still (book two)Never Look Back (book three)

A chance meeting in the night has Lisa wondering if her intuition has taken time off. Oozing charm and mystery, Carlo has her intrigued from the first moment. But once her intuition finally kicks in it might be a little too late for her heart to recover.In this supplementary short story to the Viator Legacy Series, Erin Lausten delves deeper into the mystery that surrounds Carlo, a character with more secrets than a prowling cat. A chance meeting in the night has Lisa wondering if her intuition has taken time off. Oozing charm and mystery, Carlo has her intrigued from the first moment. But once her intuition finally kicks in, it might be a little too late for her heart to recover

Amanda McCabe, writing as Laurel McKee, presents a short (2750 words) story set in Georgian Ireland of "The Daughters of Erin" series. Allison and Finn are intellectuals and Irish patriots in Dublin of 1802--and they certainly don't believe in enchanted leprechaun gold! Nor do they believe in romance--until a magical encounter shows them what can happen when they let true love into their livesA special treat for St. Patrick's Day! Amanda McCabe, writing as Laurel McKee, presents a short (2750 words) story set in Georgian Ireland of "The Daughters of Erin" series. Allison and Finn are intellectuals and Irish patriots in Dublin of 1802--and they certainly don't believe in enchanted leprechaun gold! Nor do they believe in romance--until a magical encounter shows them what can happen when they let true love into their lives...

The Rules of Enticement: A woman should never surrender to a man without knowing his intentions. A man should never seduce a woman for the purposes of revenge. Rules of Society After nine years, Hannah Setterington has decided tosell the Distinguished Academy of Governesses and explore the secrets of her past. To that end she has agreed to be a companion to the elderly aunt of Lord Raeburn, a man enshrouded by dark mystery and haunted by the rumor that he murdered his wife. A strong-minded woman accustomed to the vagaries of nobility, Hannah believes the rumor to be so much piffle, until she comes face to face with Lord Raeburn. Rules of Fascination Dougald Pippard, Lord Raeburn, is deviously satisfied when his plan to trap Hannah springs itself successfully. But his satisfaction is short-lived as the indomitable Hannah draws the battle lines and kisses him with the pent-up passion Dougald hasn't felt for nine long years. The fire that has always flared between them rages again with every touch, every glance,until Dougald is almost ready to forget his wounded memories and plans of revenge for just one more night with her. Rules of Attraction

Kate Ames is a young widow grieving the loss of her father, and finds herself dating a lawyer who reminds her of her father. When her house is broken into, Kate fears someone is following her and her questions of faith increase. She meets Mark, a committed Christian, who is determined to draw her back to her faith...but will he...before it's too late?Kate Ames is a young widow and a single mother, mourning the death of her father, with whom she and her son, Jason, had lived before his death. Her attorney, Lyle Montgomery, reminds Kate of her late husband, Tony, which she imagines is at least part of the reason that she dates him, though she resists his attempts to deepen the relationship. Kate suspects that someone is following her, but when her home is broken into, her fears deepen, as do her questions about her faith. It is on her way between her home in Cedar City, Utah, and her father’s cabin in the mountains that she meets Mark Thomas, the owner of the local Bible bookstore and a committed Christian who seems determined to draw Kate back to her faith. Caught in a web of danger as well as a relationship triangle, Kate must face her doubts and fears head on…before it’s too late.

Abby White was seven years old when she killed the monster under her bed. Now she slays creatures spawned by the imaginations of children, and the number of these nightmares are on the rise. Neither she nor her guide - a stuffed hippo named Tawa - know why. With a gorgeous fae fighting at her side, she must avoid distraction and find a way to become truly fearless.Abby White was seven years old when she killed the monster under her bed. Now she slays creatures spawned by the fertile imaginations of children, and the number of these nightmares are on the rise. Neither she nor her guide - a stuffed hippo named Tawa - know why.When she rescues Demetrius from an iron prison, he pledges his life to protect hers until he can return the favor. She doesn't want the help. And how can she concentrate on her job when the gorgeous wild fae throws himself in front of her during every fight? No matter how tempting, she can't take the time to lose herself to him.To save the children and all she loves, Abby must be truly Fearless.

Ben falls for Caroline in the Outer Banks, dealing with her stalker ex-boyfriend as Hurricane Irene looms, a storm that will completely change their lives.In Avon, a beach town along the Outer Banks of North Carolina, Ben is falling fast for the beautiful and intelligent Caroline, even as they both deal with her stalker ex-boyfriend who has followed her south on vacation. As Ben learns the depths of the other man's madness his and Caroline's relationship runs into another wall, level 3 Hurricane Irene moving quickly toward the Outer Banks. When the storm arrives, all of their lives will be drastically changed. How will they learn to cope with the consequences? When they are tested with a disaster on the brink of their comprehension, how will they pick up the pieces of their lives?