A mysterious, heartwarming tale of small-town intrigue, family secrets, and the possibility of new love from the Amazon Charts bestselling author of The Lighthouse Keeper.
Emma Laurent has always preferred helping others to asking for help. But now, she’s the one in need. Her stepmother is selling her late father’s candy shop, her grandmother’s assisted-living facility has become a financial burden, and the anniversary of her fiancé’s death is quickly approaching.
Rather than face her problems, Emma does what she does best—finds someone else to help by offering a mother and son with nowhere to go somewhere to stay. So when a couple visiting Starlight Cove suddenly offers to pay $20,000 for the old painting that has hung on the candy shop’s wall since Emma was a child, it seems like fate has stepped in to help Emma in return—but the more she thinks about it, the more suspicious the offer seems.
Determined to uncover why the couple is so interested in the painting, Emma begins to investigate, unknowingly wading into a sea of old family secrets. At the same time, a new flirtation has her feeling guilty and confused. As Emma uncovers more about the past, can she find the courage she needs to save the candy shop and give herself permission to open her heart to love again?
Welcome back to The Shade...
'Of course you know who I am. I'm a daughter of the darkness just as surely as you are his son...'
Ever since his brief encounter with Emilia at The Shade, Derek's thoughts and dreams have been haunted with images of the mysterious, beautiful brunette. Plagued with guilt, he struggles to understand why he is so drawn to this dark stranger from his past.
When Emilia suddenly appears again on the island, Derek is both terrified and intrigued. But this time, he is determined to involve Sofia and discover who this woman is.
If only Derek and Sofia knew, Emilia is a mystery that should be left undiscovered...
'Stunning, compelling, amazing... Once you have the book in your possession, you need to come up with an excuse to lock yourself away, take supplies with you. Be prepared to lose a few hours. And most importantly a huge DO-NOT DISTURB sign...'
- Purpinkroses Book Corner ★★★★★
'This is one of the most emotional books I have ever read by this author. There was so much going on that you couldn't stop to do anything but flip the page!'- Paranormal Book Fairy ★★★★★
'Each book in this series gets better and better. I'm hopelessly addicted and invested in the story.'- Love, Literature, Art, and Reason ★★★★★
The greatly anticipated conclusion of Derek and Sofia's journey!
Everything Sofia believed to be true has crumbled before her very eyes...
Secrets will be revealed, loyalties tested and trust broken.
Are you ready to return to The Shade?
'This book reaches out and touches the heart. Through tears and laughter it keeps you interested.' - Ann Marie Madseb ★★★★★
'Wow. Just Wow! Bella Forrest has opened up a world for young and old alike. A place where there is darkness and light, love and hope, and if you dare to go there you will never want to leave.' - Amazon customer ★★★★★
'... an emotional roller coaster ride. Bella Forrest is truly a gifted writer and everyone should read her books. You will be swept up in the storyline. Would definitely give this more stars if I could. - Leannan Sidhe ★★★★★
Note: Derek and Sofia's story completes in this book, and the characters embark on entirely new adventures from Book 8.
The Seventh Order has been taken out... Things seem calm. But Alison and her team know better. Trouble's always coming for a Brownstone. Good thing she has an answer for them.
Brownstone Security's reputation is spreading, which means more jobs for the growing team. But more money means more mayhem looking for them. Can the team dig deeper and pull out another win?
Between moving in with Mason, training, keeping an eye out for attacks from other Drow princesses, and running her business, Alison's hands are full.
Not full enough to stop her from helping when Agent Latherby calls about an 'off-the-books' situation.
A dangerous magical is loose and on the run headed for the center of town. Brownstone Security has to catch him before he reaches the teeming city.
But Alison and her team aren't the only ones on the case.
Can the team track the magical and stop him before he falls into the wrong hands?
What could be harder for Alison than hunting magical beasties? Meeting Mason’s parents.
Now she knows what Mason felt like meeting her father. Well, that was James Brownstone, so… maybe not.
No time to ponder impressing the parents anyway – she has other issues to deal with. Sonya’s father has reappeared, seeking their help. But will they?
And an unknown person has reached out to Tahir and Hana about Omni’s owner. Something smells a bit fishy about the whole situation – and it’s not Omni being a fish.
Whoever wants Omni is up to no good – members of the team are attacked on the same day in different areas of the city.
Bad move bad guys. You now have to deal with a pissed off Brownstone Security team. They don’t take kindly to someone hurting one of their own.
Can Alison and her team track down the people behind the attacks, find out what they want with Omni and prevent him from being taken by these magically enhanced hunters?
Cory Marcel built a successful military career over eight grueling years. But after her commanding officer brutally assaulted her, she lost everything. Shattered, Cory reluctantly agrees to work at a furniture store in the picturesque town of Perfect…but she wonders if she can ever escape the demons haunting her. Ted Lovejoy may have cofounded Langford & Lovejoy Heritage Furniture, but these days, everyone makes decisions without him. He’s ready to walk away from his beloved business…until he sees Cory. Now he finds himself determined to help the fragile brunette rebuild her life. Every time Ted gets too close to Cory’s heart, she pushes him away. But this kind, soft-spoken man could hold the key to healing her past and to creating a loving future for both of them — if only Cory can learn to trust once more.
This should be the cushiest job Alix London’s ever had.Surrounded by art and wealth and the sun-drenched Greek isles, she’s aboard a sumptuous mega-yacht with no responsibilities save the occasional lecture to the guests of her temporary employer, Panos Papadakis, one of the world’s richest men. But there’s a catch: she’s there as an undercover operative of FBI special agent Ted Ellesworth, a member of the Bureau’s Art Crime Team. They hope Alix can gather the inside information they need to finally put the cagey Papadakis away.Moguls, murders, a forged Manet, and the Albanian mafia all play a role and send this pleasure cruise into murderously dangerous waters.The second Alix London mystery finds the art restorer in a world brimming with idle luxury, spectacular locations, and deadly intrigue, all served up with the style and sophistication with which Charlotte and Aaron Elkins have rewarded mystery fans for the past 30 years.
From the outside, Alix London appears to have it all: a glamorous career as an art consultant, a sumptuous condo in Seattle's toniest neighborhood, a gorgeous figure, and a presence that positively exudes Ivy League breeding and old money. Unfortunately for Alix, what you see isn't exactly what you get. A brilliant, once-promising art student, the daughter of a prominent New York art conservator, Alix and her world were left in ruins when her father went to prison for art forgery. Now a Harvard dropout with an emptied bank account, she is languishing in a career that has produced little more than a lucky house-sitting gig. Then she meets Christine Lemay, a novice art collector with deep pockets and a handle on a recently discovered painting by American master Georgia O'Keeffe. Chris needs the painting authenticated, and Alix's career desperately needs the boost that will come from such a high-profile assignment. But when an attempted art theft goes horribly wrong, Alix is plunged into a tangled web of forgery, deceit - and murder. Only her connoisseur's eye (and a little unlikely help from her roguish father) can give the FBI the expertise they need to crack the case...assuming the killer doesn't come for her next. Witty and surprising, A Dangerous Talent introduces a clever and enchanting new sleuth to the ranks of American detective fiction.
They call him the Lovebird Killer, a merciless fiend unleashing a flood of unspeakable cruelty upon Sacramento's most loving couples, young and old. This real-life monster's reign of terror has left the city's residents paralyzed with fear. All but Lizzy Gardner. Because hiding from monsters isn't Lizzy's style, not since she faced the madman who kidnapped and terrorized her as a teenager. So when a routine workers' compensation case suddenly leads her and her two young assistants onto the killer's trail, Lizzy revels in the chase. She is determined to bring this psychopath to justice before he has the chance to claim another victim. She never imagines he could be two steps ahead, watching her every move and plotting his bloodiest, most triumphant conquest of all. He knows Lizzy won't go down without a fight. And that's just the way he likes it...
The PENULTIMATE book in Derek & Sofia's journey!
Welcome back to The Shade...
Derek and Sofia are finally enjoying a well-deserved break. Staying at a resort with good food, sun and sea, Sofia is thrilled to witness Derek's re-introduction to the human world.
They would almost be mistaken for a normal young couple, if it were not for the red-eyed monster lurking in the shadows and watching their every move, waiting for his signal to pounce...
'I don't know how Bella can write so beautifully every time, but she does... The continuation of Sofia and Derek's story is an epic one. This book will keep you on your toes wondering what will happen next.' - Dionne Borden ★★★★★
'The love story of a life time.' - Bertha Hackett ★★★★★
'Stunning. This book is phenomenal... an absolute must read.' - Kindle customer ★★★★★
Note: Derek and Sofia's story completes in Book 7 of the series: A Break of Day, and the characters embark on entirely new adventures from Book 8 (A Shade of Novak).
#2 in The Calhoun Women
A slow, sexy drawl was all Amanda Calhoun heard when she walked into the wall of denim and muscle that was Sloan O'Riley, the architect hired to renovate her family's magnificent ancestral estate, the Towers. No-nonsense Amanda found Sloan's easygoing manner infuriating. But his irresistible smile was growing harder and harder to resist.
Known for her heartwarming observations of family life, New York Times bestselling author Nancy Thayer showcases her beloved Nantucket’s snowy off-season in this emotionally gratifying and utterly entertaining story. Holidays on this Massachusetts island are nothing short of magical, and the season’s wonderful traditions are much loved by Nicole Somerset, new to Nantucket and recently married to a handsome former attorney. Their home is already full of enticing scents of pine, baking spices, and homemade pie. But the warm, festive mood is soon tempered by Nicole’s chilly stepdaughter, Kennedy, who arrives without a hint of holiday spirit. Determined to keep her stepmother at arm’s length — or, better yet, out of the picture altogether — Kennedy schemes to sabotage Nicole’s holiday preparations. Nicole, however, is not about to let anyone or anything tarnish her first Christmas with her new husband. Nancy Thayer’s wonderful tale reminds us that this is the season of miracles. Before the gifts are unwrapped, surprise visitors appear, and holiday joy comes to all, both naughty and nice.
