Marissa Doyle Bücher

Penelope Leland has come to Ireland to study magic and prove to herself that she is as good a witch as her twin sister, Persy. But when the dashing Niall Keating begins to court her, Pen can't help being distracted from her studies. Little does Pen know, Niall is acting upon orders from his sorceress mother. And although it starts as a sham, Niall actually falls deeply in love with Pen, and she with him. Even if he halts his mother's evil plan, will Pen be able to forgive him for trying to seduce her into a plot?

In 1837 London, Persephone Leland prefers her secret magical studies over societal expectations. Just as the "coming out" season starts, she learns her governess has been kidnapped in a scheme to seize control of Queen Victoria.

From the author of Bewitching Season and Betraying Season comes a brand new regency romance with plenty of intrigue--and magic! Sophie's entrance into London society isn't what she thought it would be: Mama isn't there to guide her. Papa is buried in his work fighting Napoleon. And worst of all, the illness that left her with a limp, unable to dance at the Season's balls, also took away her magic. When the dashing Lord Woodbridge starts showing an interest in Sophie, she wants to believe it's genuine, but she can't be sure he's feeling anything more than pity. Sophie's problems escalate when someone uses magic to attack Papa at the Whistons' ball and it soon becomes clear that all the members of the War Office are being targeted. Can Sophie regain her own powers, find her balance, make a match--and save England? Find out in Marissa Doyle's Courtship and Curses!

Book View Café presents thirteen (of course) brand new (mostly) tales of ghosts, hauntings, and things that might or might not go bump in the night-tales that will inspire an involuntary glance over the shoulder, an unexpected shiver, or an uneasy chuckle. Open this book at your own risk-of a spooky good read. Stories by Alma Alexander - Maya Kaathryn Bohnhoff - Chaz Brenchley - Marie Brennan - Brenda W. Clough - Marissa Doyle - Katharine Eliska Kimbriel - Shannon Page - Paul Piper - Steven Popkes - Dave Smeds - Jennifer Stevenson - Jill Zeller

Set against a backdrop of war and espionage, the story weaves together themes of deception and romance, all while incorporating mythical creatures. As tensions rise and secrets unfold, characters navigate a world filled with intrigue and unexpected relationships, making for a captivating tale that unfolds throughout the summer months.

Set in Regency London, the story follows Annabel Chalfont, a young widow and secret shadow-shaper, as she juggles motherhood, her late husband's debts, and her extraordinary powers. Alongside six other noblewomen with unique abilities, she combats supernatural crime while maintaining their facade as the Lady Patronesses of Almack's, the elite social hub. The narrative blends themes of empowerment and adventure against a backdrop of societal expectations and hidden identities.