Karina Halle Reihenfolge der Bücher (Chronologisch)

Mit farbigem Buchschnitt - Limitiert! - Ich war nicht immer ein Monster. Es gab einmal eine Zeit, da hatte ich eine Familie, ein Zuhause, Träume. Bis mir das alles genommen wurde und ich in eine Kreatur verwandelt wurde, die nur der Teufel lieben konnte – verflucht mit Blutdurst und Unsterblichkeit. Ich verbrachte ein Jahrhundert in einem isolierten Kloster, wo ich lernte, meine monströsesten Triebe zu kontrollieren. Es ging mir so gut. Ich war fast … menschlich. Bis ich sie traf. Larimar, die verführerische Sirene, die sich mir versprach, bevor sie aus meinen Fängen entkam. Jetzt bin ich besessen davon, Larimar aufzuspüren, und schließe mich einer berüchtigten Piratencrew auf ihrem Schiff, der Nightwind, an, um sie zu finden. Ich weiß nicht, was ich tun werde, wenn ich sie finde. Aber ich weiß, dass sie mir gehört. Und dass ich wieder zu einem Monster werde.

In a fierce competition within the underground dragon egg trade, two skilled thieves find themselves battling not only for supremacy but also for their feelings for each other. As they navigate the dangers of their criminal world, their lives and hearts are at stake, blending thrilling adventure with passionate romance in this captivating romantasy by a bestselling author.

Aspiring mycologist Sydney Denik is getting a second chance. When a dream opportunity presents itself with a prestigious foundation doing promising Alzheimer's research, Sydney leaves the shambles of her old life to join a dozen other grad students at an isolated lodge hidden away in a remote, fog-shrouded inlet on Vancouver Island. But the Madrona Foundation harbors more than brilliant minds. Everyone around her is hiding a terrible secret-including the resident psychologist she's falling in love with. A student disappears, and no one but Sydney seems to care. Ghosts walk the halls. Snow falls in the middle of summer. Dead animals move like the living. The more Sydney uncovers about the foundation, the more she begins to question her own sanity. And if Sydney isn't going mad, then the horrors in the surrounding forest are real, and the Madrona Foundation may be the biggest monster of all. Darkly sensual, atmospheric, and inventive-New York Times bestseller Karina Halle blends horror and science fiction in a wildly unique psychological thriller.

The story revolves around the intense chemistry between a royal bodyguard and a royal nanny, both navigating their professional duties while dealing with an undeniable attraction. Their relationship is complicated by their roles, leading to humorous and romantic tensions as they try to maintain boundaries amidst the royal backdrop. The dynamic between them promises both challenges and excitement as they confront their feelings.

Set in a captivating dark fantasy world, this installment in the Underworld Gods series continues to explore intense themes of love and power. The narrative weaves together high-stakes romance with a richly developed mythos, featuring complex characters navigating a treacherous landscape filled with magic and danger. As the protagonists confront their desires and the challenges of their environment, readers are drawn into a tale that balances passion with peril, making it a compelling addition to the series.

Set against a backdrop of adventure and moral complexity, this tale follows a multifaceted protagonist who embodies the roles of a priest, pirate, and monster. The narrative explores themes of faith, betrayal, and the struggle for redemption as the character navigates a treacherous world filled with conflict and intrigue. Each role reveals different facets of humanity, challenging the boundaries between good and evil while delving into the depths of the human soul. Prepare for a gripping journey through a richly imagined landscape.

Mit farbigem Buchschnitt - Limitiert! - "Was, wenn es der kleinen Meerjungfrau bei ihrem Auserwählten nicht so gut geht, wie es in den Geschichten beschrieben wird?" Prinzessin Maren ist eine Frau mit einem Geheimnis. Mit sechzehn verkaufte sie ihre Seele an die Meerhexe Edonia und gab ein Leben unter Wasser im Austausch für die Liebe von Prinz Aerik an Land auf. Doch nach einem Jahrzehnt des Missbrauchs und des Elends durch den Prinzen, will Maren nichts anderes, als ihn und ihre königliche Rolle hinter sich zu lassen und Edonia zu finden, um den Zauber umzukehren. Doch bei einer Übersee-Reise werden sie und der Prinz von einer Bande berüchtigter Piraten unter der Führung des furchterregenden Kapitäns Ramsay »Bones« Battista als Geisel genommen. Maren kennt die üblen Geschichten über den berüchtigten Piraten– nicht nur, dass sein Schiff angeblich von den Verdammten heimgesucht wird, sondern auch, dass keine Gefangenen je überleben. Der Kapitän hat ebenfalls noch eine Rechnung mit der Meerhexe offen. Mit etwas Glück könnte Maren ihr altes Leben zurückbekommen, auch wenn der Kapitän es in seinen bösartigen Händen hält. Ramsay ahnt nicht, dass Marens Gier nach Rache und ihr Blutdurst seinem in nichts nachstehen. Maren verfällt der dunklen Natur des Piraten derweil immer mehr, während sie herausfindet, dass Ramsay ein Geheimnis hat, das tödlicher ist als ihr eigenes.

Set against a backdrop of royalty, this romance weaves a passionate love story filled with emotional depth. It promises not only steamy encounters but also a narrative that resonates with readers seeking a heartfelt connection. The blend of royal intrigue and romantic tension makes it a captivating read for those who enjoy a blend of heat and emotional storytelling.

From the New York Times & USA Today bestselling author of Black Sunshine and River of Shadows comes a new dark vampire romance about the vampire known as Dracula. Once there was a man who fell deeply in love with a woman he could never have. When their affair was uncovered she was brutally murdered in front of him, and he discovered he was cursed, doomed to live forever as a vampire. Over the centuries, he found his love again, and lost her again, until he was so broken he gave up on love entirely, sinking into the depths of depravity, losing his humanity. Then one day, she came back into his life. A student of music studying under him at the conservatory in Venice, Italy where he was a professor. But even though he found her beautiful and intriguing, he didn't recognize his fated mate at all. Because this time she had to hide her true self. This time she came back as a witch, whose destiny wasn't to love him...but to kill him. Blood Orange is a modern-day Dracula retelling about the "real-life" Dracula that inspired Bram Stoker. This is a dark vampire romance with plenty of content warnings (please check interior of book) and while it is a spinoff of The Dark Eyes Duet, it can be read as a standalone.

The next thrilling instalment in the Underworld Gods series. Perfect for readers who want high steam Hades/Persephone and Beauty and the Beast vibes with a dark Nordic folklore twist. All Hanna Heikkinen wants is to be reunited with her father again. After all, that's why she ventured into the dark and dangerous fantasy world of Tuonela, the Land of the Dead, in order to save his life. But this time her devotion to her father comes at a cost---her growing relationship with Tuoni, the God of Death himself, who held Hanna captive in exchange for her father's life. The last thing she expects is to feel remorse at how she left things with Death, yet the dark and sexy God is all she can think about. Death has always prided himself on never trusting the living, but Hanna's apparent betrayal has left a scar fathoms deep. Vowing revenge on his future bride, and making sure she upholds her end of the bargain, Death sets out across his realm to steal Hanna back, which only fans the flames between them. But Death and Hanna aren't just fighting each other---malevolent Old Gods are rising to power within the realm, magic is being poisoned, and buried secrets are brought to light, secrets that may cause Hanna to lose everyone she loves dear once again

When 24-year old Hanna Heikkinen's estranged father dies, she reluctantly makes the trip to Northern Finland for his funeral. Being in the enchanting land of ice and snow feels miles away from Hanna's busy life back in Los Angeles, especially under the complicated circumstances. But when Hanna discovers that her father's body is missing, that's when things really get weird. A mysterious man, Rasmus, tells Hanna the truth; her father was a powerful shaman who went into Tuonela, the Realm of the Dead, in order to barter for more life, and has been held captive by Tuoni, the God of Death. The only way her father can be freed is if she travels with Rasmus into the mythical underworld to rescue him.

When I first met Blake Crawford, all I wanted to do was hit him in the face. Maybe the groin. Okay, maybe I wanted to kiss him too, but that's neither here nor there. I mean, he may have a gorgeous English accent, sexy full lips and an ass I'd like to bite but... Where was I? Right. Being in the same creative writing class, he's the last person I wanted to speak to, let alone be paired up with for my final assignment. But here comes the kicker...not only did our project end up getting us both As but we found out we work well together. Really well together. I hate him and he hates me and yet we churn out gold. We've started writing self-published erotica under a pen name and let me tell you one thing... Writing dirty sex scenes with the sexiest, most infuriating man you know is a lot harder than you think. And keeping our hands off each other? Well that's another story...one with an ending I didn't see coming. Smut is a standalone, tongue-in-cheek romantic comedy from the NYT bestselling author of The Pact and The Royals Next Door.

Wenn du die Frau triffst, für die du alles ändern würdest … Keiner der Dumont-Sprösslinge genießt so einen Ruf wie Pascal: arrogant, eiskalt und ein Playboy. Jetzt steht er an der Spitze des Luxus-Modeimperiums und braucht eine neue Hausangestellte. Als Gabrielle, die früher mit ihrer Mutter für die Familie gearbeitet hat, nach Paris zurückkehrt, stellt er sie ein. Sie fasziniert ihn wie keine Frau zuvor. In ihrer Nähe spürt er ein verzehrendes Verlangen, das Gabrielle erwidert. Aber sie lässt ihn so viel mehr fühlen, sie berührt in ihm eine längst verloren geglaubte Seite. Kann er sich für Gabrielle ändern und ein besserer Mensch werden? Was Pascal nicht ahnt: Auch sie verbirgt etwas vor ihm – und das kann die Dumont-Dynastie zu Fall bringen. Das dramatische Finale der »Dumont«-Saga

Chaos-Queen meets Bodyguard Piper Evans ist Grundschullehrerin und eigentlich hochzufrieden mit ihrem beschaulichen Leben auf einer abgeschiedenen kanadischen Insel – bis der britische Kronprinz und seine Frau das Anwesen nebenan mieten. Prince Edward und die berühmte Sängerin Monica Red sind zwar ein Traumpaar, aber ihr düsterer Bodyguard Harrison Cole ist eher ein Albtraum. Gleich bei ihrem ersten Zusammentreffen beschließt er, dass Piper eine Gefahr für die royale Sicherheit ist. Als dann auch noch die Paparazzi vor ihrer Tür auftauchen, ist sie heillos überfordert. Und dass Harrison zwar abweisend, aber auch enorm attraktiv ist, macht das Chaos in Pipers Leben nicht unbedingt leichter.

On the brink of her 21st birthday, Lenore Warwick looks forward to celebrating with friends and excelling in her studies at Berkeley. However, her plans take a dark turn when she is kidnapped by Absolon "Solon" Stavig, a centuries-old vampire who has been stalking her. Caught between his desire to kill and protect her, Solon reveals that Lenore is also a vampire, a truth she remains unaware of due to her upbringing. Kidnapped as an infant by vampire slayers, she has lived a normal life, oblivious to her true nature, her loving parents, and her aversion to blood. As Lenore approaches her transformation into a vampire on her birthday, Solon aims to guide her through her awakening, revealing her hidden desires. However, their situation escalates as both slayers and vampires pursue Lenore, forcing Solon and his unpredictable vampire allies to step in. This dark adult romance unfolds in contemporary San Francisco, exploring themes of love, secrets, and revenge. It contains elements of stalking, kidnapping, blood play, and violence, but notably does not include rape or psychological abuse from the hero to the heroine.

From the fog-shrouded bay of San Francisco to the dark cobblestone streets of Helsinki and all the hidden places in-between, The Blood is Love takes the reader on a sensual and twisted journey deep into Lenore and Solon's lush vampire world in this thrilling sequel to Black Sunshine. When Lenore Warwick turned twenty-one, she expected lots of bar-hopping, parties with friends, and the occasional hookup. What she got was the realization that she's both a witch and a vampire, and that there are things in this world that want her dead. Thank god she has her enigmatic vampire lover, Absolon Stavig, to help show her the ropes. But while Lenore struggles to fit into her new topsy turvy world, full of blood, sex, and magic, she also has to contend with her messy and complicated love for a vampire who isn't always what he seems. To make matters worse, her real father, Jeremias, a powerful warlock from the dark side, has professed an interest in her, while Solon's father, the depraved vampire king Skarde, is intent on destroying everything she loves. When Solon and Lenore have to travel to Finland to work alongside Solon's charming and vicious brother, Kaleid, in an attempt to defeat Skarde once and for all, the two of them enter a bloody new world that neither of them are prepared for. Even if their love survives the carnage to come, the chances of them getting out of there alive are slim. Good thing they like to take their chances.

"After my boyfriend broke off our engagement, I lost my apartment, and was laid off from my job. So when my sisters invited me to ring in the new year in Ireland, I decided to throw all caution to the wind and go for it. I was going to let "saying yes" be my new resolution. Little did I know I'd spend New Year's Eve having a hot and dirty one-night stand with Padraig McCarthy, one hell of a sexy Irishman. I also didn't know that the brooding and intense sex god was one of Ireland's top rugby players. A rugby player with a proposition for me: come with him to his tiny hometown of Shambles and pretend to be his fiancé for a few days, just so that his ailing father can have some peace of mind. It sounded simple enough. It was anything but."--Publisher

Der zweite Teil der Dumont-Saga, noch skandalöser und heißer! Seraphine hat alles: Sie ist attraktiv, brillant und Teil einer der berühmtesten Dynastien Frankreichs. Doch der Schein trügt. Der Tod ihres Vaters hat ihre Welt aus der Bahn geworfen. Sie ist entschlossen, zu beweisen, dass ihr Onkel im Kampf um das exklusive Modeimperium vor nichts zurückschreckt, nicht einmal vor dem Mord an seinem eigenen Bruder. Erschwert wird ihr dies jedoch durch Blaise, der ihr plötzlich nicht mehr von der Seite weicht. Ausgerechnet er, der ihr das Herz in tausend Scherben zerschmettert hat – und der immer noch dieses lustvolle Feuer in ihr entfacht. Darf sie ihren Gefühlen nachgeben und ihm vertrauen? Oder spielt Blaise im Auftrag ihres Onkels ein falsches Spiel mit ihr?

Ein legendäres Modeimperium, eine Familie, umgeben von dunklen Geheimnissen, und eine Liebe, so tief und echt … Ihre Rucksacktour führt Sadie an die Riviera, doch sie erlebt Nizza nicht von der Sonnenseite. Als sie überfallen wird, eilt ihr ein attraktiver Fremder zu Hilfe. Ihr Retter ist Olivier Dumont, der begehrteste Junggeselle Frankreichs und Erbe des Modeimperiums. Olivier zieht sie in seinen Bann – und in eine Welt voller Glamour, Luxus und Leidenschaft. Er erfüllt ihr all ihre Träume und erobert ihr Herz. Schon bald jedoch muss Sadie erkennen, wie zerbrechlich ihr Glück ist. Denn hinter der glitzernden Fassade der Dumont-Dynastie lauern Abgründe und Gefahren, die ihre und Oliviers Liebe für immer zerstören könnten … Der mitreißende Auftakt der »Dumont«-Saga

Auch wenn sie ihm nicht traut, sie kann ihm nicht wiederstehen … Nicola ist stolze alleinerziehende Mutter einer Fünfjährigen und verlässt sich schon lange nicht mehr auf Männer. Doch als sie ihre Wohnung verliert, bleibt ihr nichts anderes übrig, als dem wohlhabenden Bram McGregor zu vertrauen und in eines seiner Apartments zu ziehen. Der Haken an der Sache: Der schottische Bad Boy wohnt gleich nebenan und macht ihr das Leben ziemlich schwer. Doch gerade seiner störrischen und mysteriösen Art kann sich Nicola nicht entziehen...

When I first applied for the job I thought it would be like all the others: working as a nanny for an aristocratic family. Then I got the job and found out how wrong I was. Now I'm the new nanny for two adorable little girls who happen to be princesses. Their father is the widowed King of Denmark. And my new home? The royal palace in Copenhagen. Adjusting to my new life isn't easy but the hardest part hasn't been the girls who still grieve over the loss of their mother. It's their father. Cold, mysterious and moody, with an icy stare that seems to penetrate your soul, King Aksel may have hired me to take care of his daughters but he wants as little to do with me as possible. Yet the longer I share these palace walls with this man, the more that I'm drawn to him. His chiseled face and sexual swagger are only part of the package. It's in the long, intense glances at the dinner table, the way we'll brush up against each other in the halls, the rare glimpses of the man deep inside, like the sun passing through clouds. But no matter how I feel about him, we can never be together. You think it's bad enough being in love with your boss? Try falling in love with a king

Delilah Gordon has a secret. She's been in love with her best friend and the boy next door, Fox Nelson, since she was six years old. And while most of her friends and family know about her unrequited crush, the one person who remains oblivious is Fox himself. To Delilah, it's better this way. She'd rather pretend that they're just friends, even though her feelings for the moody, rugged mountain man are anything but tame. Fox Nelson has a secret too. As a wildland firefighter or "hot shot," Fox parachutes into danger every day he's on the job, risking all to fight wildfires that threaten ranches, forests and thousands of lives. But while Fox's job is only for the brave, inside he feels anything but. The more he grapples with his raging demons, the more he realizes Delilah is the only one who can put out the flames. As the two friends grow closer - and more intimate - than ever before, the more complicated their relationship becomes. And Delilah has one more secret to reveal. A secret that will change both their lives ... forever

"He's the wickedly charming Crown Prince of Norway. She's a forgotten Princess, looking for a future. When a scandal gets the Prince in hot water, the only way out is for the two of them to marry. But what happens when a marriage of convenience starts to feel more real than any of them bargained for?"--Amazon.com

Tinédzserként találkoztam először William McAlisterrel, aki apám üzleti partnere volt. Jóképű, sikeres férfi, akit csak családi barátként ismertem. Most, 25 évesen, egyedülálló anyaként nevelem a hétéves kisfiam, és új életet kezdek Vancouverben. Ügyvezető igazgatóként apám cégénél dolgozom, és az első napomon tudtam, hogy ígéretes jövő vár rám. Ám amikor újra találkozom Will-lel, minden megváltozik. Elvált, de a régi emlékek élénken élnek bennem. Most már nem csupán apám barátja, hanem sokkal több számomra. Will magabiztos és vonzó, és az irodájától való távol tartás egyre nehezebb. Túl sok közös ügyünk van, és a vonzalom, amit érzek iránta, nem csupán ártatlan fantázia. Ő az apám legjobb barátja és a főnököm, de a szívem másra vágyik. Karina Halle romantikus regénye egy erőteljes történet, amely újra hitet ad a szerelemben. A könyv olvasása után nehéz lesz letenni, és a kritikák is elismerik a fantasztikus élményt, amit nyújt.

"For Vicente Bernal, truth is all he's known. The son of an infamous drug lord, Vicente was born to help run the family business, which means he's been raised on a throne of sordid pasts and dirty laundry, violence and pride. But when Vicente stumbles across someone he's not supposed to know about - a woman from his father's checkered past - he sets out to California to find her behind his father's back. What Vicente doesn't expect to find in San Francisco is Violet McQueen, the woman's twenty-year old daughter. Beautiful and edgy with a vulnerability he can't resist, Violet tempts Vicente from afar and though he promised himself he'd stay away from her, curiosity and lust are powerful forces. Besides, Vicente has always gotten everything he wants - why shouldn't he have Violet too? Soon his wants turn into an obsession, one that sweeps Violet into his games as they fall madly, deeply in love with each other, the type of first love that can drive a person mad. But it's a love with tragic consequences. Both the truth - and the lies - not only threaten to tear them apart, but threaten their very lives. Someone has to pay for the sins of the fathers. And they'll be paying the price with their souls."--Back cover

John "Maverick" Nelson likes to live his life on the edge - literally. A crucial member of the search and rescue team in the mountainous British Columbian town of North Ridge, Maverick's brash and bold attitude means he's the first one to ascend into danger, no matter the risk. When it comes to women, though, Maverick errs on the side of caution. For all his cocky charm, rugged good looks and sexual swagger, he remains as unreachable as the surrounding peaks. Hot, wild sex? He'll tell you there's no better way to spend a cold, wintry night. Relationships? He'd rather freeze. That is until he lays his eyes on American Riley Clarke. Trading in the crippling expenses of Aspen for BC, Riley is North Ridge's newest member of their search and rescue team and the only woman on the job, which means spending a lot of time with Mav in adrenaline-pumping situations. With the chemistry between them hot enough to melt snow, keeping their hands off each other is detriment to the success of their team. Besides, Maverick's her boss and she didn't work her ass off in Colorado just to throw it all away for some mind-blowing sex. But when the worst winter in years sweeps in, Riley and Maverick will have to battle the elements along with their attraction for each other. And if either of them slip up, both of them will be in for a deep freeze

"Rachel Waters thought she saw the last of the small mountain town of North Ridge, British Columbia, when she left six years ago. But while her advertising career blossomed beneath the skyscrapers of Toronto, her mother's sudden illness has the 26-year old returning to North Ridge to care for her, putting her career on hold while dealing with family secrets, regrets and unresolved goodbyes. Shane Nelson has always been a bit of a wild card. The youngest of the three brothers, Shane's spent most of his life being underestimated and misunderstood. With his quiet intensity, classic good looks and thoughtful demeanor, he's an enigma on horseback, managing his father's sprawling ranch on the slopes of North Ridge. But while Shane remains the quintessential brooding cowboy, complete with an arsenal of inner demons, all of that changes when Rachel steps back into his life. She was the girl he pushed away. Now she's the girl who wishes she could leave. Despite the odds, Shane will do everything to convince Rachel he needs a second chance that he doesn't deserve but when the two of them head off into the wilderness together in search of lost cattle, more than just their hearts are at stake. Whether it's love or lives on the line, one thing is for sure: always bet on the wild card."--Page 4 of cover

"Violet McQueen has always been a sensitive soul. Troubled and misunderstood, she never realized her place in the world, nor her true potential ... until she met Vicente Bernal. From birth, Vicente Bernal has always known his place in the world - he's been groomed to be a ruthless king. Yet for a man whose soul has become morally bankrupt, it's only through Violet he's realizing the worth of someone's heart. But at what cost? With a deadly game set in motion taking them from the stark deserts of California to the steamy jungles of Mexico, Violet and Vicente's forbidden relationship will be put to the test. Boundaries will be pushed, lines will be crossed and souls will get very, very dirty. Because how do you choose between blood and love when both might get you killed?"--Back cover

"Her life changed in an instant. And he's the only one who could have prevented it. Jessica Charles shouldn't have even been in London when the unthinkable happened. She should have been back at home in Edinburgh, perhaps hanging with her boyfriend, preparing the baby shower for her sister or doing yoga with her group of friends. She should have been going on in her normal, dependable life as always. But on that fateful day in August, when a mentally-ill ex-soldier opened fire in public, Jessica's world changed forever. Now single and crippled from the gunshot wounds, Jessica finds herself scared and alone, losing faith in herself and humanity with each agonizing moment that passes. That is until a stranger enters her life. A stranger who makes her live again. Keir McGregor has always been the strong, silent type. Throw in tall, dark, and handsome and you've got pretty much the perfect Scotsman. Except Keir is anything but perfect. He's got a past he's running away from and a guilty conscience he can't seem to shed. But the more time he spends with Jessica, the more he falls in love with her. And the more his secret threatens to tear them apart. He may have been a stranger to her. But she's never been a stranger to him."--Page 4 of cover

Ihre Liebe ist gefährlich, doch können sie ihr widerstehen? Brigs McGregor hat die schlimmste Zeit seines Lebens hinter sich. Doch seine neue Stelle am King´s College in London ermöglicht ihm vielleicht einen Neuanfang. Gäbe es da nicht ein Problem: Natasha, die Frau, die er über alles geliebt und verloren hat, taucht wieder in seinem Leben auf. Das Band zwischen ihnen ist so stark wie immer, doch das Geheimnis, das sie verbindet, könnte beide auf ewig brechen …

Exploring the existential angst of early adulthood, this book delivers a blend of raw wit and genuine emotion. The narrative offers fresh insights into the challenges faced during this tumultuous period, making it relatable and impactful. With the voice of a USA TODAY bestselling author, it resonates deeply with readers navigating their twenties.

Sie war immer mutig, doch das Spiel mit ihm könnte sie verbrennen … Kayla Moore war bisher immer auf der Suche nach wilden Abenteuern. Doch sie spürt, dass ihr das nicht mehr ausreicht. Sie hat genug von Bekanntschaften für eine heiße Nacht. Gerade da taucht Lachlan McGregor in ihrem Leben auf. Der unwiderstehliche schottische Rugbyspieler ist ein äußerst geheimnisvoller Bad Boy. Schweigsam und unglaublich attraktiv. Und Kayla muss sich entscheiden: Will sie sich erneut auf das Spiel der Liebe einlassen oder hat sie zu viel Angst davor?

To a restless dreamer like Vera Miles, it sounded like the experience of a lifetime. Instead of spending her summer interning for her astronomy major, she would fly to Spain where she'd spend a few weeks teaching conversational English to businessmen and women, all while enjoying free room and board at an isolated resort. But while Vera expected to get a tan, meet new people and stuff herself with wine and paella, she never expected to fall in love. Mateo Casalles is unlike anyone Vera has ever known, let alone anyone she's usually attracted to. While Vera is a pierced and tatted free spirit with a love for music and freedom, Mateo is a successful businessman from Madrid, all sharp suits and cocky Spanish charm. Yet, as the weeks go on, the two grow increasingly close and their relationship changes from purely platonic to something more.

The explosive, raw and dangerously hot start to the Artists Trilogy that will thrill fans of Fifty Shades of Grey and Joanna Wylde's Reapers series.

Wenn ihr Verlangen siegt, könnte ihre Freundschaft scheitern … Linden McGregor ist ein schottischer Bad Boy, der weiß, wie man Frauen erobert. Und seit einiger Zeit schon denkt er an nichts anderes als an seine beste Freundin Stephanie. Doch sie zu verführen wäre unmöglich. Stephanie Robson ist eine erfolgreiche Geschäftsfrau und sie weiß, dass Linden tabu ist. Auch wenn sie nicht leugnen kann, dass sie ihn will. Die beiden müssen sich nun entscheiden: Wollen sie ihrem Verlangen nachgeben, auch wenn ihre Freundschaft dabei auf dem Spiel steht?

Ama­teur ghost-hunter Perry Palomino has bat­tled ghosts, fought off skin­walk­ers and skirted the fine line between life and death. But can she sur­vive bunk­ing down in Seat­tle for a week with her partner (and man she secretly loves) Dex and his perfect girl­friend, Jennifer? And can she do so while being tor­mented by a mali­cious spirit from Dex's increas­ingly shady past? With love and life in the bal­ance, Perry must dis­cover the truth among the lies or risk los­ing every­thing she's ever cared about.