Fairy tales were never this tough. Men in Tights never looked so good. At least that's Pepper Marsh's first impression when she attends the International Jousting Competition at London, Ontario's Renaissance Faire. An unemployed and unattached software engineer, Pepper has had enough of the computer geeks in her dating pool. She yearns for a man of yore. A man not afraid to stare death in the face and laugh at it. A man with a big lance.. Pepper's cousin promised to find her a knight in shining armor, on the condition that Pepper walk around in wench get-up. With her mind on her embarrassingly revealing bustier, Pepper promptly steps into the path of an oncoming steed.and is rescued by sexy Englishman Walker McPhail. Once the wild man of jousting, Walker has let a brush with death keep him out of the ring. Though his emotions are clad in an almost impenetrable armor, Pepper finds Walker infuriatingly sexy-and is about to go medieval on his heart.

Hard Day's Knight

When an eccentric, red-haired American woman with two extremely flatulent dogs marries the famed earl of Weston, all of London Society is agog. Despite her new husband's reserve, Gillian vows to reach her wounded husband and his equally damaged son, and make their lives one of happiness and peace. What follows is a series of unfortunate events including kidnapping, a duel, a mad Scotsman determined to seek revenge, and a helpful man who may or may not be an actual ghost. Noble Britton suffered greatly at the hands of his first wife, and he refuses to fall into the same trap again. This time he intends to marry a quiet, biddable woman who will not draw attention to herself or cause scandal. Gillian Leigh's honest manner and spontaneous laughter attract him immediately. It matters little that she is accident-prone; he can provide the structure necessary to guide her. But unconventional to the tips of her half-American toes, his new bride turns the tables on him, wreaking havoc on his orderly life. Perpetually one step behind his beguiling spouse, Noble suffers a banged-up head, a black eye, and a broken nose before he realizes Gillian has healed his soul and proven that their union is no heedless tumble, but the swoon of true love.

Noble Intentions - Noble Historical Series, #1

HERE BE DRAGONS!Two of New York Times bestselling author Katie MacAlister's favorite characters are back in an anthology of dragon stories. DRAGON UNBOUNDIf you release the dragon.Being the First Dragon, a mysterious demi-god who created the dragon race, certainly isn't all it's cracked up to be. Sure, he's powerful and rules from afar with a kind and gentle heart. But, after centuries of watching his dragon children grow, he's come to realize that his lonely life is lacking warmth, basic human contact. and love. Charity Doe is a woman on the run, forced to serve others, and never to gain what she seeks most: security. When fate lands her with a dragon who is immune to her unique abilities, she's intrigued. After experiencing his human form, she's thrilled. But when she realizes she can't fall in love with him or he'll lose his immortal status, she's in hell. If only the entire Otherworld wasn't in pursuit of Charity. If only the First Dragon wasn't so irresistible. If only she didn't have to break her heart in order to save his..you must deal with the fire. THE PERILS OF EFFRIJIMOn his first day of vacation, Jim ended up naked, alone, and banished to limbo. Things went downhill from there. In a wild ride through Finland with very non-Shakespearean Titania, double-dealing Oberon, and a plethora of militant nymphs bent on revenge, The Perils of Effrijim is loaded with quirky characters, a fast-paced story, and an adorable demon who just wants to be with his beloved. NOTE: this anthology contains two works previously published separately, both of which are currently available. This anthology was created as a convenience for new readers.

Once Upon a Dragon Moon

A dragon with a past full of secrets. A woman who is the literal definition of a fated mate. And an irreverent demon in Newfoundland form with a serious Candy Crush addiction. Handsome, erudite, and sexy-as-sin Drake Vireo may look human, but he's a dragon through and through. One known for his prowess with the ladies.especially when enjoyed in multiples. Despite loudly proclaiming the fact that no woman could hold his attention for long, he falls hard when a curly-haired, unconventional Guardian named Aisling Grey marches into his life, and demands he be the savior she needs. Drake's no hero, however, and although their connection is unmistakeable, Aisling leaves him feeling unbalanced. If only he could dismiss her from his life.as well as the chaos that seems to follow along. If only she realized that being his mate was far more important than anything else. If only he truly believed he could live without Aisling. Take a deep dive into the dubious past of the sexiest green dragon around, and the woman who lit him on fire. Filled with Easter eggs sure to delight fans of the Aisling Grey, Guardian series, this Otherworld Adventure novella takes readers through time to Drake's past, and forward through the events of You Slay Me, and into the few weeks following.

Dragon Revisited - An Otherworld Adventure, #2

Sixteen year old January James is off to Egypt to spend a month on an archaelogical dig.one complete with a mummy's curse, a mysterious theft, and a numalicious hottie named Seth who just might be the reincarnation of an ancient Egyptian God.TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: If you find this letter, it means I, January James, am lost in the Sahara desert. The Sahara is in Egypt, right?TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: If you find this letter, it means that I, January James, have fallen down the burial shaft of the Tomb of Tekhen and Tekhnet where I'm spending a month working as a conservator, and am probably lying at the bottom, dead from a broken leg and thirst.TO WHOEVER FINDS MY SAND-SCOURED, WITHERED CORPSE: I'm dead. It's the mummy's curse. Don't blame Seth, he was just trying to help, even if everyone does say he's the reincarnation of an evil Egyptian god. He's not. I know, because no one who kisses like he does can be truly evil. HELP! I'm stuck in Egypt with a pushy girl, a cursed bracelet, and a hottie who makes my toes curl.

Eyeliner of the Gods

Being fated to have a mate doesn't mean life is going to be one long joyride once you find her. Just ask Merrick, a tormented vampire who spends his life protecting others...and the woman determined to save him, whether he wants it or not. Tempest Keye's life is just beginning. Growing up in a religious cult, Tempest could only dream of the world outside. Once free, Tempest is determined to live her life to the fullest, and to check off each item on her bucket list. First on her agenda - to meet an honest-to-goodness vampire. It's just a shame the one she finds doesn't understand how the whole Dark Ones thing is supposed to work. Luckily for him, she's patient. Merrick Simon's life is coming to an end. One of the legendary Four Horsemen, Merrick's soul is stained with regrets despite the many mortals and immortals alike he's saved from peril. Facing the most dangerous mission of his life, Merrick is compelled to protect a sexy, maddening woman who insists she's his soul mate. Like he has time for that. Both need more time.The closer they come to finding the truth, the more dangers lurk in the shadows. Worse, Merrick finds himself falling for Tempest despite the risks that brings. Together, they fight for the one thing that matters most - their happily ever after. See for yourself why Booklist proclaimed Katie MacAlister's Dark Ones to be, "Wickedly sexy and wildly humorous.a wonderfully original, practically perfect paranormal treat."

The Vampire Always Rises - Dark Ones, #11

There are other worlds with mysteries to solve. Worlds where not all of the suspects are technically alive. That's when Karma kicks in. Stripped of her position, facing an unsure relationship with potential boyfriend Adam, and still foster mom to an emo sixteen year old poltergeist named Pixie, ghost transporter Karma Marx thought she'd seen it all.and then she is sent on a train ride across Europe to save a woman from her abusive spouse. The situation, people, and even residents of the train aren't what they appear to be, and while Karma is trying to find the target of her trip, she struggles to separate deception from truth. When she comes to close to figuring it all out, everything dear to her is put at risk. Charged with murder, and with the entire Akashic League against her, Karma is desperate to do three things: clear her name, punish the guilty, and finally get Adam into bed. She just has to survive the first two in order to tackle the third.

The Stars That We Steal From the Night Sky - A Novel of the Akashic League, #2

Out of place, out of time, and out of options-Jack Fletcher's heart is about to get punked. Computer nano-technician Jack Fletcher is no hero, despite his unwelcome reputation as one. In fact, he's just been the victim of bizarre circumstances. Like now. His sister happens to disturb one of his nanoelectromechanical system experiments, and now they aren't where they're supposed to be. In fact, they're not sure where they are when they wake up to see a woman with the reddest hair Jack has ever seen-one who Jack knows he shouldn't trust. Octavia Pye is an Aerocorps captain with a whole lot of secrets, and she's not about to see her see all her hard work unravel because of a few stowaways.even if Jack makes her corset feel two sizes too small. With countless people depending on them to do what's right, Octavia and Jack face everything from a madman Moghul prince, an arrogant emperor who doesn't seem to have a problem condemning Octavia to death, and an oddball crew who may not approve of what's going on behind the scenes. Can Jack and Octavia survive long enough to ignite a passion that will forever change the world, or will they be doomed to watch those they love suffer?

Steamed - Steampunk Romance, #1

From New York Times bestselling author Katie MacAlister comes a paranormal mystery...with a twist. There are other worlds with mysteries to solve. Worlds where not all of the suspects are technically alive. That's when Karma kicks in. For all those transmortis anomalies that need to be exterminated, there's Karma Marx-a woman who exorcises haunted houses, sending troublesome spirits and entities to the ever after. What she'd really like is to banish Spider, her cheating, sleazy realtor husband, from her life. So, she makes him a deal: she'll clean one last home for him if he grants her a divorce. The only problem is that Adam, the house's former owner, isn't happy with Karma's plan. Using his poltergeist powers, he seals the place, forcing Karma, Spider, and a motley assortment of characters (living and not-so-living) together for a hair-raising twelve hours. But when Spider turns up dead in the basement, it's a locked house mystery, and Karma's determined to reveal the truth, even if it means tackling all of the mansion's inhabitants-mortal and otherwise.

Ghost of a Chance - A Novel of the Akashic League, #1

IN THE REALM OF THE LIVINGLiberated from exile, the brutal god Nezu is leveling his vengeful wrath against the blessed lands of Alba, and only three heroes stand a chance of stopping him. Fireborn Allegria, with her ability to harness the power of light; her Starborn lover Hallow, who leads the society of arcanists; and Deo, a warrior born of both worlds.

Shadowborn - A Born Prophecy, #3

A thief like no other is about to steal Alan Dubain's heart...  Shining star of the Moghul empire, diplomat in the court of William VI, and secretly devoted to the cause of undermining both, Alan Dubain is better known to most people as Prince Akbar, a bloodthirsty warlord whose very name brings dread. But when Alan suddenly finds the sister of Akbar's most hated enemy, he realizes his carefully crafted double life is about to be turned upside-down.  Hallie Norris may have grown up in a normal world, but now she's in a reality where it's increasingly evident she's out of place. As a cancer survivor who is no stranger to battles, Hallie decides to take matters in her own hands, and goes on a mission to locate the biggest, baddest, and most respected fighter she can find to convince him to train her...and there's no one badder than the infamous Prince Akbar. With revolutionaries, an emperor, and Alan's own father demanding their respective heads on platters, Hallie and Alan learn that love can bloom in the hearts of even the deadliest of enemies.

Company of Thieves - Steampunk Romance, #2

Lorina Liddel is terrified of embarrassing herself on national TV as the face of Dig Britain!, a new archeological reality show. Lorina would much rather keep her head down and her hands in the dirt underneath Ainslie Castle, but her on-screen partner is proving to be a major distraction. Brother to the castle's current lord, privileged, perfectly sculpted Gunner Ainslie is a sure bet to keep viewers glued to their screens. Lorina intends to keep the ladies' man focused on the job at hand, but Gunner is confident he'll soon have the beauty falling into his bed. When an unexpected find turns the academic dig into an all-out treasure hunt, Lorina and Gunner get swept up in the excitement. But when their steamy tryst is caught on camera, it'll take more than an award-winning performance to get them out of the hole they're in.

A Midsummer Night's Romp - A Matchmaker in Wonderland Novel, #2

This Game Girl has wreaked havoc on the high seas-but the tide is about to turn.In the Internet virtual reality game Buckling Swashes, Earless Erika and Black Corbin are two of the most deadly pirates to sail the online seas. And now they've met their matches: each other. But fearless Earless Erika is really just Amy-a financial analyst with little time in her life for anything but work. And Corbin is none other than the man behind the game-the programmer and owner of the company. He's intrigued by Amy, the only buccaneer to best him in this test of digital testosterone, while she just wants to take his arrogance down a peg. But soon the two find themselves comrades in arms against a merciless rival bent on Corbin's destruction-both on the virtual high seas and in real life. Only by setting aside their differences can they locate the actual people behind the swaggering swashbucklers-and along the way find that love can tame even the most fearsome of pirates. Shiver me timbers.

Blow Me Down

Aisling aimerait bien pouvoir faire son job tranquillement. Après tout, livrer des colis, ce n'est pas la mer à boire. Même si on l'envoie à Paris pour livrer un paquet mystérieux. Mais découvrir le cadavre de la nouvelle propriétaire dudit colis ne lui facilite pas la tâche. Sans compter que Drake, aussi beau qu'insupportable, lui dérobe l'objet. Juste sous son nez !

En plus, Drake prétend qu'Aisling n'est pas une simple livreuse, mais une Gardienne, vouée à devenir sa compagne. N'importe quoi !

Là, la situation se corse encore : les cadavres s'amoncellent et Aisling devient le suspect numéro 1. Une seule solution : retrouver l'objet. Et rabattre le caquet de ce connard arrogant de Drake.

Armée de sa seule bravoure, et épaulée par un chien démoniaque doué de parole, elle se lance dans l'aventure de sa vie qui va la plonger dans un univers inconnu, où la magie est omniprésente.

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