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It was a time of warring clans, bitter rivalries...and stolen kisses.With soldiers marching into Glencoe intent on massacre, Lianna Fraser is forced to flee...but ends up falling from a rocky overpass into the arms of the very enemy she's trying to evade.Cameron McKenzie has lost his ancestral lands and family because of Campbell, the war-mongering Earl of Breadalbane. Now, he's forced to march by Campbell's side to save his only surviving brother from the hangman's noose. But when fate offers him a chance to save another-a woman whose entire clan will soon be lost, he has no choice but to escape into the Scottish Highlands with her.They are hunted, bound together by betrayal and desire. He knows she'll never truly believe his innocence, or trust in his vow to keep her safe. But he intends to do just that, even if it costs him his life.

Though I've been waiting for Lucifer to make his move, I never expected it to come on Halloween, a year after Gregory and I made our escape from Hell. But I'm not ready for it. I'm still grieving the loss of my father and my angel boyfriend. And the last thing I need or want is another confrontation with the Prince of Lies.Especially when he's bent on vengeance.Still, a confrontation is what I'm going to get. Because I've just learned that Lucifer is riding to Earth with Samhain, the Lord of All Hallows' Eve, to tempt Gregory with promises of power and put Gregory's immortal soul in jeopardy.He wants revenge on Gregory-the mortal who escaped his grasp. And on me-the summoner who killed Duke Valefar, a powerful demon who'd served Lucifer since the Fall.So now, we're both in his crosshairs. And it's going to take all of our willpower-not to mention some help from Lord Samhain himself-to slip Lucifer's noose.Author Bio: Samhain's Bargain is the fourth installment in J. D. Blackrose's The Summoner's Mark Series after Demon Kissed, Fae Crossed, and Hell Bound. Previously, she's published The Soul Wars, The Devil's Been Busy, and the Zombie Cosmetologist novellas through Falstaff Books. She's also published multiple short stories, including "Welcome, Death," in the award-winning Jewish Book of Horror. Connect with her on Facebook, Twitter, and her website.

When a storm blows out power to half the beach, all hell breaks loose.Edisto Beach Police Chief Callie Morgan is called to investigate a break-in at El Marko's, the restaurant owned by the man who's unexpectedly become a real part of her life. Then she sees Mark slide an unspent .41 caliber bullet from the bar into his pocket. A bullet seemingly left as a calling card. A bullet he has no intention of mentioning to her.Before they got involved, Callie knew ex-SLED agent Mark Dupree had a past, one he kept carefully buttoned-up and private around her. She understood, but now that past has come calling and his secrets could get someone killed. Suddenly, the man she thought she knew so well is gone, lost in secrets he won't share.Soon more bullets are left as warnings, all on the doorsteps of people in Mark's life. Adding to the uncertainty and chaos is a new-to-town psychic, warning anyone who will listen that she sees danger around Mark, vowing that within six days someone will die.The hell of it is, Callie isn't certain the psychic is wrong. She's got six days to unearth a past Mark doesn't want her to know and to protect the town she loves from whatever blew in with the storm.Award Winning: Hope Clark's books have been honored as winners of the Epic Award, Silver Falcion Award, the Imaginarium Award, and the Daphne du Maurier Award.About the Author: C. HOPE CLARK has a fascination with the mystery genre and is author of the Carolina Slade Mystery Series, and the Craven County Mysteries as well as the Edisto Island Mysteries, all set in her home state of South Carolina. In her previous federal life, she performed administrative investigations and married the agent she met on a bribery investigation. She enjoys nothing more than editing her books on the back porch with him, overlooking the lake, with bourbons in hand. She can be found either on the banks of Lake Murray or Edisto Beach with one or two dachshunds in her lap. Hope is also editor of the award-winning FundsforWriters.com.

What do you get for the girl who has everything? A cowboy, of course.Avery McClain is looking forward to her first Christmas in Montana with her little girl. But as soon as she arrives, she's caught in an unexpected tug of war between two ranchers wanting to buy the land left to her by her favorite uncle. All she wants to do is make the holiday special for daughter. But instead, she's overwhelmed with attempts to pressure her into selling. And she's uncomfortably attracted to one of the men competing for her property.Judson Ford wants Avery McClain's land to expand his horse breeding operation. He didn't anticipate his attraction to her, or his admiration for her courage. And her little girl is so damn cute! Before he knows it, he's been swept up in her Christmas spirit. Suddenly, Avery and her daughter are filling all the empty spaces in his life.But then, Avery is offered a job opportunity that would mean she'd have to relocate. And Judson realizes that everything in him is pushing him to ask her to stay and make a life-a family-with him.Unfortunately, someone else has other ideas.About the Author: An author of passionate, emotional romances with heart, Pam loves crafting stories about independent women and men who discover the thrill and joy of falling in love. After years of moving as both an Army brat and corporate wife, Pam and her craftsman husband settled in Atlanta, close to family and friends.

She's going to teach him a thing or two...It's taken Presley Clark a long time to achieve her dream of becoming a teacher, so when she's offered an opportunity to fast-track her training in Burton Springs, Montana, she jumps in with both feet. Nothing's going to stand in her way-not even the unexpected attraction she feels for the father of one of her students.Cowboy Shane Abbott is desperate to find enough funding. His goal? To buy the ranch he's always called home. He wants to give his daughter roots-something he's never been able to manage since her mother left. So this isn't the time to get tangled up with another woman, especially his daughter's first grade teacher.But Cassie quickly falls under Presley's spell, and it doesn't take Shane long to follow.Only Presley didn't come to Burton Springs to fall in love. She's determined to become a teacher-it's her lifelong dream. But unless a position suddenly opens, that dream is likely to take her far away from Montana...and Shane.ABOUT THE AUTHOR: An author of passionate, emotional romances with heart, Pam loves crafting stories about independent women and men who discover the thrill and joy of falling in love. After years of moving as both an Army brat and corporate wife, Pam and her craftsman husband settled in Atlanta, close to family and friends. When not writing, Pam enjoys quilting, planting beautiful flowers, home improvement projects, and spending time with her wonderful family.

Protecting her secret and hunting demons is a matter of survival for possessed-practitioner Mira Fuentes. She's spent years learning to work with the snarky demon housed in her body, and it hasn't always gone smoothly. Nor has her recent partnership with an agent of the Paranatural Task Force. Ty Williams-uncomfortably-attractive and overly-protective-may never fully accept that his partner has a literal inner demon.But work-life-demon balance is the least of Mira's problems when a figure from her past drags her back to the hometown she's avoided for nearly a decade to investigate a string of potentially-magical disappearances. Someone or something is snatching teens from the local high school.Emotionally off-balance in a city full of old ghosts and new dangers, Mira will have to confront her past to discover what is hunting the innocent.About the Author: L.R. Braden is the bestselling, multi-award-winning author of the Magicsmith and Rifter urban fantasy series as well as several works of short fiction. When not writing, she spends her time playing games with her family, enjoying Colorado's great outdoors, and weaving metal into intricate chain mail jewelry.

In the blink of an eye...Quinn Sterling-part-time investigator and owner of Sterling Farms-expected the day to go well. Expected all of Craven County to put in an appearance at the much-anticipated, annual Fourth of July celebration on the farm grounds. Expected the temperature would hit hot-enough-to-peel-the-paint-off-a-pickup-truck.What she did not expect was the appearance of a long-lost uncle and new cousin.And she certainly never expected the county sheriff to seriously question her childhood friend, deputy Ty Jackson, as a suspect in the murder of his ex-wife Natalie in the next county over. When Ty is carted off mid-celebration by his boss and in front of his eight-year-old son Cole, Quinn realizes that she may be the only one willing to believe in his innocence regardless of damning evidence to the contrary.With the murder out of her county, Quinn has no contacts to lean on. She has no standing in the investigation. What she can do is make sure Ty has the best defense attorney in the state while she finds a way to prove what her heart knows. Even if that means crossing every line she's ever drawn for herself in pursuit of the real killer.Praise for C. Hope Clark:"Plot twists with grit, and a little fried okra on the side. Truly an excep¬tional mystery writer."-Cindy Ervin Huff, BookBub Reviews on The Craven County Mysteries"Badge of Edisto further establishes Clark's well-earned reputation as a master of the mystery genre."-Jonathan Haupt, coeditor, Our Prince of Scribes: Writers Remember Pat ConroyHope Clark's books have been honored as winners of the Epic Award, Silver Falcion Award, the Imaginarium Award, and the Daphne du Maurier Award."The ending is explosive and wild. More great Lowcountry crime fiction from Clark."-C. Brad Cox, Amazon Vine Voice Reviewer on Badge Of EdistoAbout the author: C. HOPE CLARK is author of The Carolina Slade Mystery Series, and The Craven County Mysteries as well as The Edisto Island Mysteries, all set in her home state of South Carolina. In her previous federal life, she performed administrative investigations and married the agent she met on a bribery investigation. She enjoys nothing more than editing her books on the back porch with him, overlooking the lake, with bourbons in hand. She can be found either on the banks of Lake Murray or Edisto Beach with one or two dachshunds in her lap.

Hi, I'm Becs. And I'm a Summoner. The Kiss on my wrist--a mark I've had since birth--signals my rare ability to call on immortals and negotiate with them on behalf of my clients for information, favors, or other services. In the past few years, these powers got me entangled with the demon Valefar, a bevy of fae and even Lucifer himself! It's complicated, dangerous, and exhausting...especially when dealing with a guy like my pseudo-friend, businessman/mobster Gregory Adamos. When Gregory told me he was having a package delivered to my door, I was suspicious. After all, I know he's desperate to get his very human hands on any sort of magic. So, I opened the package...and found a crystal that had no business being in the United States, much less Smokey Point, Ohio. Worse--this crystal contained a djinn. And when Gregory released it, all hell broke loose. Gregory thinks he can control this ancient creature, but I know better. The djinn has to be put back in his prison and locked away forever. But Gregory wants to use the genie's power for himself. Before long, the entire magical community of Smokey Point is in chaos. And if that isn't enough to keep me busy, Asher has returned. Only he's human this time, not an angel. I don't know which will be harder to do--imprison a genie or trust the love of a man I thought long dead. I wish I knew. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Wish Magic is the fifth installment in The Summoner's Mark Series. Previously, she's published The Soul Wars, The Devil's Been Busy, and the Zombie Cosmetologist novellas through Falstaff Books. She's also published multiple short stories, including "Welcome, Death," in the award-winning Jewish Book of Horror. Follow her on Facebook and Twitter or visit her website: slipperywords.com

An unsolved murder in the middle of downtown Sydney.A deadly attack on the city's Sidhe community.Sidhe sorcerer Riann Donovan has fled a tragic past in the U.S. and established herself in Sydney, Australia, as a photojournalist. Called to work a murder scene, she learns the victim is Sidhe and finds herself on the run from a swarm of demons and Fomhoire conjurers.She turns for help to Carrie Pelsher - new in the city, not Sidhe but possessed of a mysterious affinity for magic.Together they are drawn into a war as old as history itself, caught between forces ancient and deadly, all of them pursuing a treasure of unimaginable power. Failure would mean armageddon; success prolongs the conflict for another day.Our world stands poised on the edge of a blade.About the Author: David B. Coe is the award-winning author of more than two dozen novels and as many short stories, spanning historical fiction, epic fantasy, contemporary fantasy, and the occasional media tie-in. His novels have been translated into more than a dozen languages. He lives with his family in the mountains of Appalachia.

Army widow Jessica Palmer is in Burton Springs Montana for one thing-to start over. Although she's still coming to terms with her husband's death, she's ready to move on, determined to take advantage of whatever possibilities she discovers... as long as none of them involve another soldier.Major Walker Thorne, a 3rd generation West Point graduate, is in Burton Springs to recover from a battle injury...and decide what to do next. Should he go on another tour of duty, take the Pentagon desk job his father's pushing, or quit altogether? And that decision becomes next to impossible when he falls for Jessica Palmer, and learns of her aversion to anything military.As they spend time together, Jessica realizes that despite it all, she still can't resist a man in uniform. Walker is someone she could see herself spending her life with. But how can she have the fresh start she wants, when she's right back where she started-praying for the man she loves' safe return?"A winning combination of emotion, strong writing and wonderful characters."-Joan Johnston, NYT and USA Today bestselling author"Big city meets small town in this perfectly sweet and heartwarming tale of family, loss and the healing magic of love and Christmas. Beautifully written, The Christmas Baby Bargain is one of those books that will remain on any romance lover's keeper shelf. Including mine!"-Naima Simone, USA Today bestselling author"A great romance story, full of emotion and real life characters who steal your heart from the firstpage." -USA Today bestselling author, Rita Herron on Cowboy on her DoorstepAuthor Bio: An author of passionate, emotional romances with heart, Pam loves crafting stories about independent women and men who discover the thrill and joy of falling in love. After years of moving as both an Army brat and corporate wife, Pam and her craftsman husband settled in Atlanta, close to family and friends. When not writing, Pam enjoys quilting, planting beautiful flowers, home improvement projects and spending time with her wonderful family.

Katherine Fairfield and her missionary husband were traveling to Oregon Country to spread God's word to the natives, when the young minister was struck down by fever. Suddenly, Katherine was left alone to find her way there, as well as fulfil the promise she'd made to her husband-to complete his work. And she would do it...somehow. Lucky for her, help came...in the form of a man who needed some saving himself.Metis trapper Jed West was starting to regret rescuing Katherine Fairfield. She tempted him like no female he'd ever known. But she was a missionary, not a woman. The trail was no place for someone like her. But the longer they travelled together-and the closer they became-the more he doubted he'd be able to let her go...Author Bio: Kathleen Eagle published her first book, a Romance Writers of America Golden Heart Award winner, with Silhouette Books in 1984. Since then she has published more than 50 books, including historical and contemporary, series and single title, earning her nearly every award in the industry. Her books have consistently appeared on regional and national bestseller lists, including the USA Today list and the New York Times extended bestseller list.

When Kezawin, known to her people as Double Woman Dreamer, first met James Garrett, she believed he'd come to her before-in one of her most troubling dreams. But the strange white man shared her interest in the plants that grew in her homeland-hers, for feeding and healing, and his, for what he called 'science'.She couldn't help being drawn to the stranger, though she knew the attraction was doomed. According to Lakota legend, a woman like Kezawin, one who'd dreamed of the changeling known as Deer Woman, might well become a powerful healer, but her love could kill a man. And Kezawin wasn't about to take that chance.Naturalist James Garrett knew Kezawin felt something for him. Why else would she have risked her life to save him from an excruciating death at the hands of her enemies? Still, he wondered why was she resisting him now. And how far did he have to go to convince her that their love was strong enough to keep them both safe?Author Bio: Kathleen Eagle published her first book, a Romance Writers of America Golden Heart Award winner, with Silhouette Books in 1984. Since then, she has published more than 50 books, including historical and contemporary, series and single title, earning her nearly every award in the industry. Her books have consistently appeared on regional and national bestseller lists, including the USA Today list and the New York Times extended bestseller list.

Rachel has made a new life from scratch with her ex-husband, but can they survive the wedding plans? It may be her second time getting married, but Rachel Goldman is definitely navigating a sticky relationship with her former--and soon-to-be-again--mother-in-law. Plus she's in a tug of war with the editor of her upcoming book on divorce who is begging her to keep her happy new relationship with her ex, Adam, on the down low. How can Rachel do that when her society-obsessed mother-in-law is eager to get a featured story in the wedding section of the New York Times? Throw in a sister-in-law-to-be who's navigating her own upcoming nuptials as well as a friend who not only doesn't want to get married, but is possibly having an affair. Rachel finds herself with too many pots simmering on a very familiar stove. Melissa Ford is the author of Life from Scratch, the bestselling prequel to Measure of Love. She writes daily at the award-winning blog, Stirrup Queens, and lives outside Washington, D.C. with her husband and twins. Visit her at melissafordauthor.com.

Welcome back to Diamond City where hell just busted loose. Senator Rice, hater of all things magic, declared martial law following the recent bombings. His goal? Arrest all magic-wielders and take control of the mines. To get what he wants, he doesn't care how many people have to die. How is Riley supposed to stop an army without starting a bigger war? It's going to take deceit, timing, sleight of hand, and a whole lot of luck. To help, she's got her family, friends, and a collection of mobsters, who will probably slide a blade between her ribs the second she turns her back. But beggars can't be choosers, and playing it safe is a losing proposition. Unfortunately, there's more going on than anybody realizes, and the real enemy has yet to show his face. When push comes to shove, can Riley risk sacrificing the people she loves to save a city of people she doesn't even know? Risk her people, her family on a plan almost certainly doomed to fail? For Riley there is really only one choice. What would you choose?

EPIC Award Winning Series"Author C. Hope Clark brings to life . . . endearing and strong-minded characters that linger in your mind long after the last page is turned." -New York Times bestselling author Karen WhiteBeneath an idyllic veneer of Southern country charm, the town of Newberry hides secrets that may have led to murder.When a local landowner's body, with pants down, is found near Tarleton's Tea Table Rock-a notorious rendezvous spot, federal investigator Carolina Slade senses a chance to get back into the field again. Just as she discovers what might be a nasty pattern of fraud and blackmail, her petty boss reassigns her fledgling case to her close friend and least qualified person in their office.Forced to coach an investigation from the sidelines, Slade struggles with the twin demons of professional jealousy and unplanned pregnancy. Something is rotten in Newberry. Her personal life is spiraling out of control. She can't protect her co-worker. And Wayne Largo complicates everything when the feds step in after it becomes clear that Slade is right.One wrong move and Slade may lose everything. Yet it's practically out of her hands . . . unless she finds a way to take this case back without getting killed.Author C. Hope Clark, an award-winning writer of two mystery series (Carolina Slade and the Edisto Island mysteries), founded FundsforWriters.com, which Writer's Digest has recognized in its annual 101 Best Web Sites for Writers for almost two decades. Hope is married to a 30-year veteran of federal law enforcement, a Senior Special Agent, now a private investigator. They live in South Carolina, on the banks of Lake Murray. Hope is ever hard at work on the next novel, and you can visit her at chopeclark.com.

"Sympathetic and delightful heroines." -King's River Life MagazineWho knew the world of designer purses could be such a dog-eat-dog business?When a local, designer handbags store owner is found dead, the police first believe it's an unfortunate accident. But the evidence doesn't lie. Before you can say "wiseguy," Bow Wow Boutique owner, Melinda Langston's, former fiancé and undercover FBI agent, Grey Donovan, is the prime suspect.Now the two are working side-by-side to prove Grey's innocence- nothing personal, just business. Or is it? Suspects are piling up, family secrets are exposed, and no one is who they appear to be, including Mel's newest employee. Time's running out. Mel better sniff out the killer before she and Grey end up sleeping with the fishes.Sparkle Abbey is the pseudonym of two mystery authors (Mary Lee Woods and Anita Carter). They are friends and neighbors as well as co-writers of the Pampered Pets Mystery Series. The pen name was created by combining the names of their rescue pets-Sparkle (Mary Lee's cat) and Abbey (Anita's dog). They reside in central Iowa, but if they could write anywhere, you would find them on the beach with their laptops and, depending on the time of day, with either an iced tea or a margarita. Visit them at sparkleabbey.com.

A cold case heats up . . .A dead man in Big Bay Creek, spring break, and a rogue FBI agent would be enough to drive Chief Callie Jean Morgan to drink . . . if she hadn't already quietly crawled inside a bottle of gin to drown her sorrows over a life ripped apart by too many losses.When her investigation into the stranger's death heats up an unsolved abduction case, Callie finds herself pitted against the town council, her son, the agent, and even the raucous college kids enjoying idyllic Edisto Beach.Amidst it all, Callie must find a way to reconcile her grief and her precious taste for gin before anyone else is killed.C. Hope Clark is the award-winning author of the Carolina Slade Mysteries and now the Edisto Island Mysteries. During her career with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, she met and married a federal agent-now a private investigator. She plots murder mysteries at their lakeside home in South Carolina when not visiting Edisto Beach. Visit Hope at chopeclark.com.