Emeralds To Ashes

Normallen is a prestigiously storied kingdom home to stalwart warriors and perfumed lords. After coming under attack by the newly formed Emerald Empire, the beloved King Erodil dispatches his armies to defend his kingdom against the hordes of Emperor Galodious. Among those sent to vanquish the conquest, are Prince Baron, a fierce young man passionate to prove himself as a warrior, and Prince Alphere, a timid boy who has spent most of his days reading and daydreaming of heroic tales. Both Princes' lives begin to change forever, as they become embroiled in a legendary conflict that threatens to shake Normallen to its very core.

The onset of war touches every member of the Somerton household as Lord Averley, then Sebastian Templeton, both enlist, and Rose Averley is trapped in Egypt while on her honeymoon with Duke of Huntly.

For fans of Bridgerton, this finale concludes the tale of two worlds, utterly different yet entangled, where ruthless ambition, forbidden attraction, and unspoken dreams are hidden behind dutiful smiles and glittering jewels. "A thoroughly satisfying romp...Breathless readers will look forward to the next sudsy chapter in this planned series." -- Kirkus Reviews The murmurs of war have turned into a bloody conflict that will touch the lives of every member of the Somerton household... Despite the pleas of his family, Lord Averley steps forward as soon as the call is made for men to fight the Western front. Mere weeks later, the news arrives: Lord Averley has been killed in the Battle of Marne. Without an obvious heir, Somerton falls into chaos. Half of the staff has already left for the war or industrial work. Sebastian Templeton can no longer show his face in public. Ever since the publication of a now infamous photo of him and his former valet embracing, an unspeakable word has followed Sebastian everywhere--a word with the power to destroy a man's reputation forever. Knowing charges and a trial will soon follow, Sebastian does the only thing he can think of to escape: he volunteers for a war he feels is senseless and despicable, leaving beyind the boy he loves, but knows can never have. Meanwhile, after a whirlwind romance with the Duke of Huntly, Rose Averley finds herself trapped in Egypt when war breaks out during their honeymoon. Alexander vows to return Rose to home and safety, but with no end in sight, Rose knows she cannot sit idle as those around her suffer. In the final installment of the At Somerton series, the war to end all wars will take an unbearable toll on the household and leave each member forever changed.

For fans of Bridgerton, this finale concludes the tale of two worlds, utterly different yet entangled, where ruthless ambition, forbidden attraction, and unspoken dreams are hidden behind dutiful smiles and glittering jewels. "A thoroughly satisfying romp...Breathless readers will look forward to the next sudsy chapter in this planned series." --Kirkus Reviews The murmurs of war have turned into a bloody conflict that will touch the lives of every member of the Somerton household... Despite the pleas of his family, Lord Averley steps forward as soon as the call is made for men to fight the Western front. Mere weeks later, the news arrives: Lord Averley has been killed in the Battle of Marne. Without an obvious heir, Somerton falls into chaos. Half of the staff has already left for the war or industrial work. Sebastian Templeton can no longer show his face in public. Ever since the publication of a now infamous photo of him and his former valet embracing, an unspeakable word has followed Sebastian everywhere--a word with the power to destroy a man's reputation forever. Knowing charges and a trial will soon follow, Sebastian does the only thing he can think of to escape: he volunteers for a war he feels is senseless and despicable, leaving beyind the boy he loves, but knows can never have. Meanwhile, after a whirlwind romance with the Duke of Huntly, Rose Averley finds herself trapped in Egypt when war breaks out during their honeymoon. Alexander vows to return Rose to home and safety, but with no end in sight, Rose knows she cannot sit idle as those around her suffer. In the final installment of the At Somerton series, the war to end all wars will take an unbearable toll on the household and leave each member forever changed.

The Averley family return for more historical scandal, romance and decadence The London Season of 1913 is in full swing, and Rose has never felt more out of place. She can't help but feel like a servant dressed up in diamonds and silk. Then she meets Alexander Ross, a young Scottish duke. Rose has heard all sorts of gossip about Alexander, but he alone treats her as a friend. Rose should know better than to give her heart to a man with a reputation, but it may already be too late. Meanwhile, Ada's also feeling miserable. She should be happy - she's engaged to a handsome man who shares her political passions and has promised to support her education. So why does she feel hollow inside? She knows that without this marriage, her family will be ruined, but it seems that in matters of love, the Averleys can only follow their hearts...

The first book of The Grails Covenant, a trilogy of novels set in the world of Vampire: The Dark Ages. Obsessed with acquiring the Holy Grail for the Lasombra clan, the vampire Montrovant sets out on a quest that pits him against the Knights Templar and sends him through the lair of an ancient Egyptian evil and the deserts of the Holy Land.

"THIS. MY GODS. THIS! What can I say? I thought it couldn’t get any better, and then it did. This book left me gasping, left me sweating, left me screaming for more." - Reviewer Jane Grimshaw is the deadly mix of witch and succubus, an assassin proclaimed 'Phoenyx.' Feared and respected among many. She is a beautiful face dreaded by the enemy. At her lowest, a mysterious vampire called Ash steps into her shadow. Emotions are running on high heat, every touch Ash and Jane share spark desire and guilt on both sides. But Ash isn't the only one keeping secrets—and with the Devil in play, a battle of biblical proportions looms on the horizon. If you like books like The Hollow's series by Kim Harrison and J.R. Ward's Black Dagger Brotherhood series—or television shows like Buffy the Vampire Slayer and True Blood, then you will love this! Phoenyx in Ashes is an urban fantasy, paranormal romance with elements that may be sensitive to some readers. Those of which contain mature language, sensitive content, graphic language, excessive violence and mature content meant for adults only. This book is the fourth in this series and ends on a cliffhanger, as do all subsequent books. There WILL be a happily ever after—just not yet! Buy now...

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Ashlynn Blake, minor goddess of the hunt—lethal, beautiful, and able to connect with animals on a psychic level—is the perfect person to place judgment upon an accused dragon. But first she has to prove to the gods that Ty Sullivan is innocent of his crimes. If she fails, she’s doomed to lose her heart along with him forever. Ty’s been beaten, scarred, and betrayed by females. He doesn’t trust them, can’t stand being around them for longer than he or his dragon needs to be. Yet, when he meets Ashlynn, his dragon is ready to mate, but the man believes she’s no different than the others. The Fates have thrown them together, forcing secrets to be told and igniting a passion so fierce it may destroy both of them.