Cirrus@Austlit

'A hot dragon shifter. A cursed winter Fae. Fated mates whose love was doomed from the start...

'My body. My choice. Or at least, it was, until the Fae Winter King hit me with binding magic and insisted I make banshee-human babies. If I refuse, the bind will likely kill me. I have no choice but to comply with my sovereign's order. Not if I want to live.

'But when I meet my fated mate and discover he is no human man, but instead, a mighty dragon shifter, everything changes. Now I am expecting a beautiful Fae-shifter child, and I could not be more excited. Ben and I are headed for our happy-ever-after and I can't wait to be a mother to his son.

'Until the Fae Winter Queen sends our lives into a spiral of horror and destruction with her curse.

'Banshee Quest: Renna's Curse, is both prequel and epilogue to the Blood Fae Chronicles trilogy. If you enjoy hot paranormal romance stories containing Fae, dragon shifters, fated mates, redemption and second chance romance, then this is the story for you.' (Publication summary) 

'She owes him everything. He wants far more than money.

'Impoverished and determined to regain financial independence...

'Once a member of Boston's elite, Lady Sarah Smith-Jones is determined to rebuild her independence by becoming society's most sought-after dress designer. After her father gambled away their family fortune, Sarah was left with impossible debt and ruin. Succumbing to the "Raven's" proposition for repayment is Sarah's only option. Now, this genteel lady must delve into the seedy depths of Boston's underbelly to recover a stolen ruby necklace. But does the Raven have more in mind than simply to forget a debt?

'He built a fortune from the streets...

'Tamworth Arbusson is far from being a lord -- despite being the illegitimate son of a duke. As owner of a slew of gentlemen's clubs, the man known as the Raven owes his fortune to ruthlessness with unpaid debts. The only thing Tam is not ruthless about is his undying attraction to Lady Sarah. His background and reputation would destroy her status as coveted designer for the elite, so he's steered clear of her. Until now...

'The deal that provides them both what they need...

'Together, Tam and Sarah search for the stolen heirloom. However, Tam's world is unsafe for a woman like Sarah and it is up to him to protect the only woman he's ever loved. With peril looming, Sarah must rely on a man she isn't sure she can trust. This unlikely pair must navigate a merciless world in a race to save lives as well as their hearts.

'If you enjoy Gothic Victorian historical romantic suspense stories, you'll love this series by historical romance author, Ava Rose.'

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'She is determined to ignore her banshee power… until the magic she despises becomes the only thing standing between death, and life, for herself and everyone she cares about.

'Inspector Maewen Jones of the Supernatural Police Division is tough, uncompromising, and focused on being the best human detective she can be. Her banshee half is a curse, not a blessing, and she tries to forget that part exists at all.

'When a Fae prince — heir to the Winter Court of Faerie — turns up in her office in the human realm with information about her latest case, Maewen can no longer ignore her magic.

'This unlikely pair must work together to bring down a deadly foe threatening chaos and darkness to both the human and Fae realms.

'Mae and Rhodri’s passion might heat up the night, but Rho celebrates all magic as a gift. He cannot understand why any Fae – whether hybrid or full-blood — would want to deny their own heritage.

'The Fae prince and the half-human detective will have to dig deep to find the strength to face the darkest battle, not only against a vicious enemy, but to conquer their own hidden demons that the darkness brings to the fore.

'BANSHEE POWER is the third and final book in the BLOOD FAE CHRONICLES trilogy. If you enjoy the complex characters and unique stories of Donna Grant, and the paranormal action and sizzling romance of Rebecca Zanetti or Dannika Dark, then this is the series for you!'

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'A Baroness who will stop at nothing to protect her family's reputation

'Her Royal Highness, Princess Elizabeth Armstrong-Leeds, Baroness Esk, is a suspect in the murder of her kidnapper. Not only does she risk a ruined reputation in the eyes of Boston's elite, Libby may also have to risk her life to solve this heinous crime. When the lead detective on the case doesn't believe in her innocence, what choice does she have but to take matters into her own hands?

'A Viscount whose reputation for detecting is about to be challenged like never before

'The Right Honorable The Viscount DeHavillend has put his family heritage aside to pursue a career as a private detective. Henry has already made a name among Boston's elite as the go-to investigator when things go awry. But when he meets Libby Armstrong-Leeds, his growing feelings for the baroness make finding the person who is trying to set her up, all the more difficult. Especially when her actions seem to court danger rather than shy from it.

'This unlikely pair must team up and enter the underbelly of Boston to find a kidnapper and murderer before Libby's reputation is completely ruined and her sister's chance of ever entering society is a dim and distant dream. Or worse, before lives are lost and hearts broken.

'If you enjoy Gothic Victorian historical romantic suspense stories, you'll love this series by historical romance author, Ava Rose.'

Source : publisher's blurb

'A reluctant Duchess

'Lady Anna Trevallyn may be a Duchess by name but she is unlike any other titled female in Boston society. When her best friend Libby disappears unexpectedly from a soiree at her stately home, Anna ignores advice to leave it to the men, and decides to take matters into her own hands and investigate.

'A damaged Prince

'Libby's brooding brother, His Royal Highness Prince Penforth Armstrong-Leeds, has secretly admired Anna for years, but his war injury means Pen is no longer a suitable catch for anyone, let alone a vibrant and intelligent modern woman such as Lady Trevallyn.

'This unlikely duo must work together to find and rescue Libby before her reputation is completely ruined or, even worse, before lives are lost. Will their forced proximity lead to love, or heartbreak?'

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'When Princess Isabella hires a jewel thief to steal the famous Leonioro necklace from her own family, she plans to use the proceeds to start a new life beyond the influence of her overbearing mother. She never expects to fall for the thief. She certainly never expects to discover that her so-called thief is actually Prince Marco of Galdarnia, younger brother of the man to whom Isabella is supposedly betrothed.

'Throw in attempted blackmail, an accidental baby, and the risk that if she steps out of line someone might die, and Isabella’s life is admittedly a hot damn mess.

'And yet, still no one can see past the perfect princess facade to the real woman within. No one except Marco, that is. He sees beyond the facade, and he likes what he sees. A lot. The only thing is, Marco enjoys life on the wrong side of the law. He’s addicted to the adrenaline rush.

'If Marco hooks up with Izzy, will they bring each other completely undone? Or will their liaison teach this couple that sometimes, being accepted for who you really are, is more important than being perfect?

'PRINCESS PERFECT is the third book in Jen Katemi’s RICH & ROYAL series about the billionaire royals of Leonioro. Discover a world of danger, drama and sizzling romance in this contemporary series by a USA Today bestselling author.

'These steamy books featuring billionaire royals and their rocky road to love are connected yet designed as stand-alone stories, and the series can be read in any order.'

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'How in all the heavens does the angel of War begin to broker peace?

'The color red is all I see. The color of rage. The color of blood when an innocent life drains away into the hot dry earth. Why does our goddess Danu want to save these humans when all they strive for is power and greed, and all they manage is destruction? What makes the human world worth saving?

'When I meet Molly, it is as if a kaleidoscope of color bursts into my vision. The barmaid is everything I never knew a human woman could be – kind, brave and selfless. How can I refuse to step up and protect her and her young sister Cara?

'As Lord Branagan, angel of War, the color red is everything that I am. But Molly only knows me as Finn. Here in the human world, as Finn Barden, I might have to risk everything—even my supposedly immortal life—to prove to us both that there is more than one color in the rainbow.

'Molly makes the human world worth saving…but at what cost? Can I save her from the very thing I incite in humankind? Can I save her…from me?'

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'My voice is my gift, and my weapon. As a banshee, I carry the song of life and death within me.

'Now, crazed, magical beasts want my blood, and my true fae name, or so he says. A warrior from Faerie’s Winter Court has come to protect me from this supposed supernatural threat.

'The sexy fae won’t relent, says his heart is frozen. No chance. With every kiss, heat rises and ice melts, and I forget everything, but fire and desire.

'But now, I need that winter warrior’s protection, more than anything. With no training, no allies, and nowhere to go, I’m on my own.

'My voice isn’t enough to protect myself or the ones I love. They’re about to drain me of my blood, my life.

'And I have nothing to save me, but my love. My warrior. Is it too late, for us both?'

Source : publisher's blurb

'Worthless. Useless. Helpless. That’s how I feel. A banshee without a voice. Well, half banshee and half human, and my human side failed my father, got him killed.

'But that was a long time ago…

'Now, there’s a sexy vamp on my doorstep wanting me, needing me. He’s the hottest being I’ve ever laid eyes on. His blood sings to mine in ways I can’t explain,
And in ways, I am determined to uncover.

'But with my past, my fear, my pain, I want to stake him–right through his cold, undead heart.

'If we don’t team up, everything I know and love will be gone, just like before.

'This time, I will do anything to be heard, with or without that banshee cry.'

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'Flint McCallum is a man on the edge of darkness, Pandora Paige an artistic free spirit who helps guide troubled souls out of the dark. Towards hope.

'From the moment they meet in a bar on the bayside fringes of Melbourne, Australia, these polar opposites are destined to join together in a blaze of passion –- a blaze that Pandora hopes will be strong enough to blast away the darkness keeping Flint captive.

'Flint doesn't believe in magic, but the mystic forces that make Pandora what she is challenge the very beliefs on which his life has been built.

'Yet as she becomes more deeply ensnared in the intriguing force of his magnetic yet troubled personality, how will Pandora protect her own heart from the dangerous lure of the dark?'

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'A bad-boy prince in need of protection… and the woman who’ll protect, but never obey.

'His reluctant bodyguard

'I’m a loyal, disciplined, deadly weapon.

'I’ll never be bested by a playboy prince.

'His selfish betrayal earned the ire of his kingdom—now someone wants him dead.

'I should despise this reckless royal. But I’ve seen behind the mask.

'His savage smirk hides a wounded boy begging to be loved.

'Their forbidden love…

'I’ve mixed business with pleasure and paid the price—with my job, my heart and almost my life.

'I refuse to repeat my mistakes.

'But his honeyed words and soul-searing touch shatter my resolve.

'This damaged prince holds my fragile heart and I’ll fight to keep them both safe.

'Can Cat place her trust in this reckless royal? Can Dav ever believe he’s worthy of her love?'

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'One last assignment before she disappears for good… but bringing down a playboy prince could bring her to her knees.

'I’ve developed a hard-coated shell—any troublesome emotions slide right off.

'A childhood marred by misery and murder will do that to a girl.

'Now seduction and secrets are my stock-in-trade.

'Getting the dirt on a billionaire prince should be child’s play.

'But soul-piercing eyes and a wicked mouth were never part of the plan.

'His hungry touch sets my body aflame and his tender words thaw my frozen heart.

'We’re both hooked—and I can’t let go.

'But I don’t believe in fairy tales or happy endings.

'When truth of my treachery is revealed, he’ll discard me like trash.

'Like everyone else I’ve let slip through my defenses.

'Only this time, I’m not sure my fractured heart will survive.

'Can Eleni hold on to a love she never dreamed she deserved? Can Kasper forgive her heart-breaking betrayal?'

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