Bøger af Stacy Claflin

She's determined to stay single, but everyone else is determined to see her married.Maggie Kendrick is trying to start over in the enchanting beach town where she spent her summers growing up. Life has thrown her one too many wrenches, and now she's resolved to move on-without a man.Aunt Lucille has made it her life's mission to see Maggie walk down the aisle. Everyone knows it too, as Lucille has tried to set Maggie up with every available bachelor in Indigo Bay.Canyon Leblanc was Maggie's first love, and he just returned to town. Sparks start flying again-stronger than ever. Distance has definitely made their hearts grow fonder, but Canyon has spent the last seven years living a wild and destructive lifestyle, and that reputation labels him a less-than-desirable catch.Maggie and Canyon see past each other's situations, but nobody in town wants them to get together, least of all Aunt Lucille. Friends, family, and even an enemy work hard to keep them apart.Will Maggie open her heart to love again despite the many obstacles, or will the single life prove to be her best option?

Someone is burying teenage girls alive.It's been nearly a full year since there were any local kidnappings, but now girls are going missing left and right. There are few commonalities linking them together, and the only evidence Alex Mercer has are the ransom notes left on each victim's front door.Tensions mount as clues point to the notorious kidnapping ring driven from town twelve months ago-the same ring that's tormented him and his loved ones for years.With so many young lives on the line, Alex is desperate. And he works tirelessly to solve the crimes before anyone dies. But if the ring has returned?No one could be more determined to shut them down for good.OTHER ALEX MERCER THRILLERS: Girl in TroubleTurn Back TimeLittle LiesAgainst All OddsDon't Forget MeTainted LoveTake On MeDanger ZoneLady in RedWhite Wedding

The wolf essence stone-finding it could free werewolves from the curse of the moon. Or it could kill them all.Victoria has burned with "the fever" to find the stone since hearing about it. Hundreds of werewolves before her have died in the quest. That legacy doesn't deter her, though. She's willing to risk anything to find the stone and break the curse that forces them to shift every full moon. Her obsession compels her to travel to Iceland, where she feels the stone calling to her. Pulling her toward it. If only she knew the ancient evil residing inside.Toby fears the changes in his beloved Victoria. He sets out to find the one person who might be able to help-Soleil, a Valkyrie with incredible power and vast knowledge about essence stones. But even she may not be enough to stop the carnage Victoria is about to set loose on the world.Victoria has a strong connection to both the stone and danger behind it. Will she be able to end the curse of the moon, or will the stone destroy them all?USA Today bestselling author, Stacy Claflin, brings you Broken Wolf, the fourth book in the Curse of the Moon series. It's a paranormal romantic suspense saga that features gripping supernatural drama, surprising twists, dynamic characters, and heart-pounding romance. For the best reading experience, follow the series in order.Read Broken Wolf today to satisfy your craving for a fast-paced paranormal tale.

Ever since her twin became a singing sensation, Sky Hampton has struggled to be appreciated for who she is-apart from her sister. She wards off Aspen's fans, who beg for autographs and selfies everywhere Sky goes. She can't even find a guy who likes her for her. Sky flees to the small coastal town of Indigo Bay in hopes of blending in and building her blossoming career.Jace Fisher is the textbook definition of the strong silent type-nobody can break through his tough exterior. He has suffered more than his fair share of tragedies, and to protect his shattered heart, he pushes everyone away. Jace spends his days fixing the Indigo Bay cottages, and his nights... nobody really knows. He keeps to himself.When Jace shows up to fix Sky's AC, he barely notices her and she's distracted with settling in. It takes an emergency situation to get them talking, and when they do, the two find they have more in common than first appeared. As their attraction grows, defenses soar. Will they be able to risk love when they've both been burned in the past?

This is the second part of the Dark Sea Academy trilogy, and if you haven't read Mermaid's Song, you'll want to do that first. The following description contains spoilers for the first book.What's the point of being a princess if the whole kingdom hates you?Being a royal should make my life easier, but it only compounds my problems. When my father, the new King of Valora, succeeded the beloved King Tiberius, many of his subjects believed he killed my uncle just to gain the throne. His new policies only make the people hate him more.Just my luck, they transfer their loathing onto me.Even my best friend and my boyfriend aren't enough of a buffer, and I'm continually fending off verbal, and sometimes physical, attacks.That's when my powers start growing...When no one at the academy can-or will-help me learn about my new abilities, I begin to research them on my own. Modern answers seem to be entwined with a terrifying ancient legend.If the lore is true, my destiny is far more tragic than my present problems. And I don't know if I can change it.Or if I should even try.Mermaid's Heart is part of a young adult paranormal mermaid series that features thrilling new mermaid lore, gripping supernatural drama, surprising twists, dynamic characters, page-turning suspense, and angsty romance. It's written by Stacy Claflin, a two-time USA Today bestselling author.This is a tale for all ages - as long as you have an imagination and love surprises!FULL TRILOGY: Book 1: Mermaid's SongBook 2: Mermaid's HeartBook 3: Mermaid's WishStacy has more than 30 other books in the genre: Valhalla's Curse seriesCurse of the Moon seriesThe Transformed seriesSeveral standalone stories

Work is her life. He's the boss's son. Will she risk it all for love?Alisyn has thrown herself into her job to avoid facing her past. It has been perfect so far. And as a bonus, working as a nanny lets her be part of a family that she adores. Her job is perfect until the day her boss's grown son comes to town and takes her breath away. The last place Shane Rockford wants to be is at his dad's house with his new family. He just wants to survive the trip without losing his mind or his temper. After meeting his dad's nanny, Shane finds a compelling reason to be in Romance, Oregon-Alisyn Bennett.Dr. Rockford is furious that Alisyn and Shane are going on a date, and he will stop at nothing to keep them apart. Will Alisyn risk her job-her everything-to be with Shane, or will Shane's father once again ruin his life?This novella is part of the beloved Fall into Romance multi-author sweet romance series.

Another corpse, another day...If Vanessa and Chris had known how common death was in and around their hotel, they never would have moved in with their kids. The latest body is proving the most problematic - because it disappeared. Seemingly on its own. But that's impossible. Isn't it?The only way it could have crawled away is if he's still alive. And that would mean a murderer is on the loose. Again.Not only that, but the kids have secrets of their own. The things they're hiding could jeopardize them all, especially if the killer is still alive and roaming their halls.Vanessa fears her husband is unravelling fast, and she knows she needs to protect her family before they lose everything. But she doesn't know if she has the strength.The Corpse's Secret is the stunning conclusion to the Recluse Island trilogy that will keep you turning the pages well into the night!

A blind date, a gorgeous vampire, and a deadly assassin.Just a typical Friday night.Yesterday, my biggest problems were fighting with my sister and getting into my dream college. Today, I'm dealing with destructive new powers and a raging thirst for blood-and both are getting me into serious trouble.I never believed in the supernatural, but now I can't escape it. I've tried everything to distract myself from the bundle of weird events that is ruining my life, including a blind date with a drop-dead gorgeous guy. Turns out he knows more about my past than I do, including the assassin who has marked me for death.I thought becoming a blood-sucking child of the night would make me immortal... turns out it just made me a target. With a trained killer after me, I might actually have to trust the know-it-all vampire to help me unlock my powers, before one of us ends up permanently dead.Deception is the first installment in the young adult Transformed Series by USA Today bestselling author, Stacy Claflin. It's a paranormal romantic suspense series that features gripping supernatural drama, surprising twists, dynamic characters, page-turning suspense, heart-pounding action, and angsty romance. Pick up Deception today and you won't put it down until the stunning conclusion.This urban fantasy romantic thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat. In this book and the rest of the series, you'll find a supernatural world far beyond the normal scope of vampires and werewolves. Buckle up and get ready for a ride full of twists and turns. It's one for all ages - as long as you have an imagination and love surprises!

A Valkyrie's work is never done.At least, Soleil's work isn't. And her to-do list is growing.As one of Valhalla's most lethal assassins, she's tasked with vanquishing a terrible dictator on earth. But her association with a pack of supernaturals has put her behind schedule, which has caused the high council of Valkyries to target her for retribution.She intends to retrieve the dictator's soul then bargain for her life and freedom when she discovers her boyfriend has been abducted-possibly by agents of Valhalla. Before she can find him, rogue Valkyries confront her and offer her a bargain. If she'll complete their missions, they'll help save her parents.Soleil didn't even know they were in jeopardy.Now she has three humans to hunt, a boyfriend to find, and parents to save-all while avoiding a violent pack of Valkyrie hunters and the dangerous agents of Valhalla itself.And she had hoped to retire soon.Instead, she sets off on a clandestine mission with global implications. She crosses paths with vampires, werewolves, mesmers, Valkyries, hunters, and witches. But there may not be enough supernatural power in the world to right all the wrongs, save all her loved ones, and earn Soleil her freedom.

When an angel of death breaks her Valkyrie oath, she'll face Valhalla's brutal wrath. Soleil isn't one to follow the rules. Still in mourning for her fiancé's death, she defies an assassination order from Valhalla itself to keep a friend alive. Now the Valkyrie's entire species plans to make her pay...On the run from her own kind, Soleil's problems double when a powerful witch targets the angel of death on a quest for revenge. Desperate to keep her best friend Titan safe, she considers abandoning the one she cares about most. If only she wasn't starting to fall deeply in love...Facing retribution from all sides, Soleil must endure an impossible supernatural battle or die trying...Renegade Valkyrie is the first book in the gripping Valhalla's Curse series of urban fantasy novels. If you like sweet paranormal romance, plucky heroines, and underworld fantasies, then you'll love USA Today Bestselling Author Stacy Claflin's spell-binding novel. Buy Renegade Valkyrie to fight alongside a lawbreaking angel today!

He's on the road to fame. She's at the end of the line. A chance meeting will change everything.Kenna Mitchell grew up despised and mistreated by those who should've loved and protected her. Now homeless and alone, with pain too heavy to bear, she's ready to end it all.Enter Rogan Scott, an up-and-coming rock star with one focus-his band. Out in the woods, looking for song inspiration, he comes across a beautiful girl seconds from ending her life. Rogan saves Kenna, only to face her anger. Intrigued by her reactions and motivations, he devotes himself to getting to know the real Kenna Mitchell. Turns out, she doesn't even know herself. Soon their tenuous friendship blossoms into love, and Rogan pulls her into his world of rock and roll. But his social circle proves as cruel as the one she left behind.As everything spirals out of control, Kenna discovers a shocking secret about her past. With each new lie uncovered, she's gutted worse than before. She rallies every time-until she learns a painful detail she's certain she'll never recover from.Can Rogan show Kenna that life is worth living, or will the merciless truths of her life convince her to finally end it all?

She's hiding a dark secret. It already killed her once. Victoria can't wait to start college, but there's a hitch-she can't remember anything before arriving on campus. Her memories finally spark when she sees her ruggedly handsome math professor, but she senses something terrible happened. The shock on his face affirms her fears. Toby is an alpha wolf who never thought he'd see his true love again-not after she died in his arms. Nothing could have prepared him for her walking into his class. But to his dismay, not only has she forgotten the past, she doesn't even know who she is. He's determined to do whatever it takes to restore what they've lost. Can Toby help Victoria recover her memories, or will he lose her forever? USA Today bestselling author, Stacy Claflin, brings you Lost Wolf, the first book in the Curse of the Moon series. It's a paranormal romantic suspense saga that features gripping supernatural drama, surprising twists, dynamic characters, and heart-pounding romance. Read Lost Wolf today to satisfy your craving for a fast-paced paranormal tale.

Someone is going to great lengths to destroy Alex Mercer's life.On the surface, the Mercers are finally settling into a comfortable routine-Alex's job is going great, he's accepted his unusual family dynamics, and they're even planning a dream vacation. Things couldn't be better.Or could they?Dig a little deeper, and the problems are growing out of control. Someone is threatening to ruin Alex, his wife is harboring a shocking secret, and their daughter is hiding a dangerous new relationship.If Alex's cyber-stalker doesn't get him first, his family could implode on its own. If he can't unravel the tangled mess in time, he might lose everything-and everyone-he holds dear.Other Alex Mercer thrillers: Girl in TroubleTurn Back TimeLittle LiesAgainst All OddsDon't Forget MeTainted LoveTake On Me

Betrayals. Secrets. Tragedy. It started as a day like any other for Alex Mercer. Then he heard the news. Something that only happens in other places is happening in his hometown. Just a few miles away at his daughter's middle school, a shooter is on the loose. Alex does what every other parent in town does-he races to the school to find out if his loved ones are safe. His world falls apart around him, and he can't turn to his best friend because they're both dealing with scathing terror.As the motive behind the shooting comes to light, secrets and betrayals spiral out of control. Will Alex give into old temptations in the face of the current situation, or will he be able to move past everything and help those he loves the most?

He can have any woman he wants... except her.NFL quarterback Dylan Manley's life revolves around his career and the fame associated with it. He's only back in Indigo Bay to help with a fundraiser in memory of his best friend. But then finds he has to work with Brooke-the one person who has always made him trip over his own feet.Brooke Davenport is a far cry from the girl next door who left town years ago. Focused on her political aspirations and still recovering from the loss of her doting brother, she wants nothing more than to return to DC for good. But first she has to get through the fundraiser with Dylan, who she blames for her brother's death. When a family emergency pulls Brooke's parents out of town, the success of the fundraiser depends on Brooke and Dylan. He'll do whatever it takes to show her he's a new man, but every attempt only makes him look worse. If he can't make things right, he'll lose her forever.Sweet Complications is the fourth book in the Indigo Bay Second Chance Romance series. Each book is a standalone, so you can read them in any order.

I live a double life-and it's about to tangle me in its net.I'm Marra Ayers, a mermaid pretending to be human. Or at least, I was. It's over now that my uncle died, making my dad the new king of Valora. My parents are dragging me away from the life I love to our undersea kingdom. And to make matters worse, everybody hates us.My parents send me straight to the Dark Sea Academy, where the building is creepy and the students are worse. The dean pairs me with a student to show me the ropes.I get stuck with Bash, who's one wrong move from being expelled, and showing me around is his latest punishment. He's as gorgeous as he is arrogant. And an incredible guitarist, as it turns out. Not that it matters. We can't stand each other, and when my orientation is over, we'll go our separate ways. Good riddance.Whispers and glares greet me at every turn, and the most popular girl has it out for me. My first night, she tries to kill me. Then, bloodied and bruised, I run into Bash. And this time, he actually seems to care...He keeps looking at me with concern in his eyes while giving me this crooked smirk. Kind of makes me forget how irritating he is. Almost makes me forget all my problems.But I can't let myself get side-tracked by him. I won't.If I'm to survive the academy, I need to focus on staying alive. Unfortunately, that means relying on Bash-and he's a distraction that could very well cost me everything.Mermaid's Song is the start of a young adult paranormal academy series that features gripping supernatural drama, surprising twists, dynamic characters, page-turning suspense, heart-pounding action, and angsty romance. It's written by Stacy Claflin, a two-time USA Today bestselling author.This is a tale for all ages - as long as you have an imagination and love surprises! Pre-order it today to be the first to start this series.Stacy has more than 30 other books in the genre.Valhalla's Curse seriesCurse of the Moon seriesThe Transformed seriesSeveral standalone stories

Two teens break into a long-abandoned insane asylum. Neither walks out.Atlas James and Emmett Powell are best friends determined to make a name for themselves no matter the cost. They enter the dilapidated mental hospital eager to find a ghost or relic that will become their claim to fame. Instead, they vanish without a trace.As friends and family learn of their disappearance, fear gives way to accusations and dark secrets come to light. Everyone in the small town has something to hide, and anyone could be behind what happened to the teens.Somebody knows the truth, but no one's talking. Will the community push aside their differences and come together for the sake of the missing boys? Or will more lives be destroyed to keep long-buried secrets hidden?Only a confession will yield answers. But honesty is the one thing in short supply...This edge-of-your-seat thriller by USA Today bestselling author Stacy Claflin will keep you turning pages well into the night. If you enjoy enthralling stories with surprising twists and engaging characters, you'll love this standalone novel and you won't be able to put it down until the stunning conclusion.Stacy Claflin has written over sixty novels, including these thrillers: The Gone Trilogy, a USA Today bestselling titleDean's List, a USA Today bestselling titleNo ReturnThe Alex Mercer Thriller seriesDex

A dangerous cult disbanded years ago. Now they're back, and they want revenge. Alex Mercer spends his spare time operating a blog for missing children-a pastime inspired by his daughter's recent disappearance. Another relative goes missing. As he follows up on leads coming into his site, the police department is inundated with a rash of missing persons cases. The incidents seem unrelated until evidence ties the cases to a dilapidated apartment building known for its unsavory clientele. Suspicion falls on a disbanded cult. The same cult Alex's own relatives had managed to escape from and bring down a decade earlier. The cult leaders, recently released or escaped from prison, reassemble their members and mandate a new mission to capture and kill all those responsible for the breakdown of their community. After another loved one disappears, Alex is ready to rescue the missing people from certain death. But will he get there in time? Turn Back Time is the second book in a series of exciting standalone novels spun off from the USA Today bestselling Gone Trilogy. If you like heart-pounding suspense, page-turning action, and characters you'll never forget, then you'll love Stacy Claflin's engrossing series. THE COMPLETE ALEX MERCER SERIES: Girl in TroubleTurn Back TimeLittle LiesAgainst All OddsDon't Forget MeTainted LoveTake On MeDanger ZoneLady in RedWhite WeddingCareless WhisperNever Surrender SIDE STORIES: The Gone TrilogyNo ReturnDean's List OTHER CLAFLIN THRILLERS: The Brannon House SeriesLies Never SleepDex ROMANTIC SUSPENSE: When Tomorrow Starts Without MeThe Only Things You Can TakeWhen You Start to Miss Me

He's dedicated himself to finding missing people, but will it be enough when he becomes one? Alex Mercer traded in his troubled past to protect the powerless. His blog for tracking down missing people got his foot in the door at the police academy. But on his first day of training, a heroic act drops him into the hands of the captors he once hunted. Zoey planned to tell Alex how she felt the night he disappeared. As she and Alex's family discover the bloody signs of his fate, past regrets and dark secrets begin to come to light. It's enough to tear Alex's loved ones apart. Without hope of rescue, Alex must rely on his cunning to escape captivity. In his line of work, he knows all too well that each passing hour could kill his chances of survival... Little Lies is the third captivating standalone novel in the Alex Mercer series of thrillers. If you like edge-of-your-seat suspense, complex characters, and unflinching explorations of real-world problems, then you'll love USA Today bestselling author Stacy Claflin's pulse-pounding novel. Read Little Lies today to be held captive by an exhilarating page-turner.

Alrekur Vidarsson had to wait three thousand years to finally fall in love. He spent two thousand years searching for her, but then she found him, awaking him from death. Unfortunately, she was engaged to another, and Alrekur had to wait another eighty years. Finally, he won her over and they got their happily ever after...except that it won't be that easy. The birth of their daughter has awakened the entire dragon species, who had been sleeping since before Alrekur was born. The dragons have their sights set on Alrekur's family, and they'll stop at nothing to get what they want, not caring if they destroy everyone he loves in the process.

A cat has nine lives, but that doesn't mean she should forfeit one of them.Katya Pelletier is the practical, no-nonsense twin. She loves life as much as her sister, she just doesn't seem able to enjoy it as much. While Alley is the life of the party and has boyfriends to spare, Katya can't seem to attract anyone's attention.Until she meets Carter Jag.Carter is the perfect male specimen. By all rights, he should be chasing after Alley. But to Katya's surprise-and confusion-he's only interested in her. As their relationship progresses, something primal and passionate awakens in Katya. She's introduced to and immersed in a whole world she never knew existed. A paranormal world. A world of antiquated ideas and imminent danger. Katya is a jaguar shifter, and her former "family" has come to claim their prize-her.Katya joins Carter and his supernatural allies in the fight of her life-a battle to free her from her former family and their outdated ways. But will their power and magic be enough to save her from the life of violence and servitude the jaguars are determined to force on her?

When things can't get any worse, they always do... Alex Mercer and his fiancée Zoey have weathered many storms, but this latest one might be too much for even them. She's hiding a secret she fears will send him running for the hills, and she has to tell him before he finds out on his own. Time is definitely not on her side. But with his busy hours at the police academy, there hardly seems a moment to open up to him. Alex knows something is wrong with Zoey, but he's too preoccupied to dig into it. Not only is the academy leaving him physically and mentally drained, he's convinced he's seeing Flynn Myer, the man who is supposedly in jail for abducting his daughter. No one believes him, but then he starts getting texts trying to arrange a meeting between him Myer. Meanwhile, Alex's boss and mentor, Captain Nick Fleshman, is on the case of a serial killer whose burial ground has been unearthed at the home of one of his deputies-one he has a secret relationship with. While he considers the implications of recusing himself, her father becomes the prime suspect. Alex wants to help Nick and needs to help Zoey, all while trying to put the Myer case to bed for good. But everyone's secrets are slowing him down, and the killer is on the prowl again. Alex needs more time, but that's the one thing no one has left.

When the son of an infamous kidnapper gets abducted, nobody is safe.Alex Mercer could use a break. But, as usual, he can't catch one. He's overburdened with best man duties, familial changes, and work obligations. The three responsibilities collide when his daughter's boyfriend is taken, his best friend is targeted, and officers and agents go missing. He knows there must be a link, but he's the only common denominator-a fact that doesn't bode well for job security. Or his loved ones' safety.On top of all that, another teen is missing, and Alex lands the case. But this time, the kid is a suspect in a double homicide. He's on the run, and the cops have no leads.One little town shouldn't have so many big problems. Alex is in the middle of all of them, and he's running out of time...OTHER ALEX MERCER THRILLERS: Girl in TroubleTurn Back TimeLittle LiesAgainst All OddsDon't Forget MeTainted LoveTake On MeDanger ZoneLady in Red

She can run, but she can't hide.Predator and prey. Soleil is a Valkyrie-the quintessential huntress-and she's on a mission. Unfortunately, she's also broken the rules. Now agents of Valhalla hunt her. And they'll destroy anything that gets in their way. Even her loved ones.To keep her family and friends safe, Soleil distances herself from them-at great personal cost. Her only chance at a happy ending is to complete her assignment before she's found. But she can't do it alone. So she enlists the help of the one person whose survival doesn't matter to her-a person who also wants her dead.The unlikely duo flees to Egypt and begins their pursuit. It's not long before a rogue faction and the agents of Valhalla find them. Compounding her problems? Her trickster boyfriend, Titan, is also searching for her. He's closing in, putting himself in great danger. And she'll do anything to keep him safe.It's a race against time, villains, and all of Valhalla. The odds are against Soleil. Will she find and kill her target before her enemies find and kill her?

She's there for everyone. But who's there for her?Malia is the glue that holds her dysfunctional family together. Her two brothers need constant attention, the family business drains her, and her narcissistic parents are on the verge of divorce. All that leaves her little time for herself. But when her brother nearly dies in her arms, she's terrified she isn't enough to save him.Then Lincoln walks into her life at that crucial moment.Linc's got real pain in his past, pain that's made him harden his heart. Even so, he can't walk away from Malia-not the night he meets her, and not afterward. She might just be the thing that helps him risk love again.But Malia has secrets that make her try to push him away, secrets some people would do anything to protect. When Linc forces them to light, he puts her in jeopardy, making him once again face the fear of losing someone he loves. And this time, he doesn't think he can survive it.This is part of the Wildflower Romance series by USA Today bestselling author Stacy Claflin. Each book stands on its own. OTHER BOOKS IN THE SERIES: When Tomorrow Starts Without MeThe Only Things You Can Take

Where do you turn when the love of your life dies? To the one person who understands - his best friend.Sutton Scott has her entire life mapped out-getting her degree, marrying her longtime boyfriend Kade, then having three kids, a cat, and a dog.Anchor Jones is scorned by love and has no desire to tie himself down like his lifelong friend Kade. He has his sights set on adventure.Until one night when the unthinkable happens. Kade dies in Sutton's arms. With their worlds shattered, Anchor and Sutton turn to each other. Feelings intensify, but so does guilt. The attraction can't be denied, but then Sutton reveals a secret that changes everything. He's jolted, conflicted. Maybe falling for her was a mistake. Or maybe it was the best decision he ever made.

It's a new generation of royal vampires. Alexis' daughter Eylin is nearly grown, in the beginning of her transformation. Born with the mark of the dragon and placed under a spell as in infant, the young princess finds herself in the middle of an age-old battle between mortal enemies. Eylin starts to fall for the son of their enemy: the one who kidnapped Eylin years earlier. Pulled between the ties of family and romance, she must decide between two different worlds. Depending on the decision she makes, someone will end up sacrificing their life.

She appears only at night. Watching. Waiting... When local children begin to vanish, Officer Alex Mercer is positive the cases are tied to recent threats against his family-especially since the first girl to go missing is his best friend's daughter. It all ties back to Alex. He's sure of it. The only solid link to the missing kids is a mysterious woman in a red dress. But that isn't enough to go on, and Alex has orders to focus on another case. As if that will stop him. He stumbles upon something so chilling, it finally provides the proof that he was right all along-the kidnappings are part of an elaborate worldwide scheme. And he and his family have landed on the bad guys' radar. Alex will stop at nothing to take down the dangerous criminal empire... if they don't end him first.

This is the third part of the Dark Sea Academy trilogy, and if you haven't read Mermaid's Song, you'll want to do that first. The following description contains spoilers for the first books... Every other princess prepares to rule her kingdom after her father's death. Me? I have to get ready to rule all underwater kingdoms-after being forced to kill my father.I already fulfilled the prophecy once. Kind of. I have no interest in killing again.But no one asked what I want.It's this stupid Queen Sirena prophecy. My father is obsessed. And he's the king, so he gets what he wants. Namely me, embracing a destiny I fear.As I come to terms with my new reality, I find myself alone, cut off from my best friend and boyfriend and unable to convince my parents this is all a terrible idea.My father, the king, wants me to kill him. He's set plans in motion to make it happen.I'm too weak to refuse. And hopefully too strong to succeed.Other books in the series: Book 1: Mermaid's Song Book 2: Mermaid's HeartBook 3: Mermaid's WishOther series by the author: Valhalla's CurseCurse of the MoonThe Transform

A stone in the shoe is irritating. A stone around the neck is a nightmare. Victoria should be happy. Elated. Enemies have been defeated and her new life has endless possibilities. But things never stay uncomplicated for long. Not for her. The wolf essence stone was supposed to cure wolves of their shifting curse. Instead, it adheres itself to her, and casts a new curse on almost everyone surrounding her. Even worse, it speaks to her-leading her to a disturbing and heartbreaking realm where no one can find her and no one can follow. Each time she disappears, she returns with no memory of what transpired and is left with a feeling of dread.Toby suffers more from the curse than the rest of his pack. The wolf essence stone seems to actively hate him and often repels him away from the love of his life. Compounding their problems? A secret society wants the stone for their own nefarious ends and the evil witch who created the curse has also resurfaced-and everything they do puts Victoria's life in jeopardy.All the supernaturals must band together in an epic battle for control of the stone. But before it's over, one or more of them may have to make the ultimate sacrifice.