The first rule of lonejacks is "don't get involved.." Wren Valere just wants to do her job, collect a paycheck, and figure out her relationship with her business partner-turned-romantic partner, Sergei. No muss, no fuss, no outside entanglements. But when she takes on a job she shouldn't have, she finds herself once again in the cross-hairs of the Mage Council - and their aim is getting better. Meanwhile, tensions between human Talents and the non-human residents of the city are escalating, putting one of her dearest friends in danger. Her job, her people, and her city are at risk. And now, rather than her usual invisibility, everyone's looking at Wren to do something. So much for never getting involved.

Bring It On - Retrievers, #3

"None of this is real. I'm dreaming, that's all." But she so rarely had such pleasantly exciting dreams. More often they were anxiety-filled, or stodgily pedestrian this-is-what's-wrong-with-your-life reminders. "Or I fell, I'm in a coma, hallucinating this. or too much eggnog. Definitely too much eggnog."?The nutcracker reached down and took her hand in his own, the fingers hard but flexible. "My lady, you misdoubt. May I show you what is real?"A demanding mother, an absent brother, an exhausting job.  Mara is about to break.  But on Christmas Eve, the gift of a nutcracker sweeps her into a magical world, beautiful and intoxicating, a loyal, loving soldier at her side.  It's all she could have dreamed for. Isn't it?

The Dance

On the eve of the Quest for the Holy Grail, every adult in King Arthur's castle falls into an enchanted sleep. The future of Camelot rests on the shoulders of fourteen-year-old squire Gerard, who has dreamed of becoming a Knight of the Round Table his whole life. With the help of Newt, the stable boy, and Ailis, a young maidservant, he must face terrible dangers, including a monstrous bridge troll, a wise and scheming dragon -- and finally, a dark, powerful force that will stop at nothing to destroy King Arthur, the knights, and the entire realm of Camelot.

Grail Quest #1: The Camelot Spell

There is magic in the modern world.  It surrounds you, hiding in plain sight.  The commuter next you you may be Talent.  The barista behind the counter may not be human. The sound you hear just outside your window?  May be far more dangerous than you think. Stay inside and admire the storm. But be wary. Because for the Cosa Nostradamus, human and non-human alike, that storm is magic, and magic is power...                                             And power can corrupt."Laura Anne Gilman has built her career on precision storytelling, finely honed and performing perfectly.  This is a luxury car of acollection, fast, sleek, and responsive....  There is somethingintensely human about this collection, gathering pieces that are all butguaranteed to contain some new favorites."  - Seanan McGuire

Lightning Strikes

Save the world, early and often. Three months ago, Jan had a crash course in the supernatural.  Werewolves, kelpies, elves, trolls -all real.  But reclaiming her boyfriend from predatory, abusive elves was only the start of her story.. Now, Jan and her supernatural companions have a new deadline: ten weeks, ten days and ten hours until the elves are able to use the portals again.  Until they overrun the unsuspecting world, and destroy it. Our realm has one hope: find the missing elven queen, and use her as a bargaining chip. But that isn't going to be easy...and time's up."The action in Gilman's riveting follow-up to the excellent Heart of Briar picks up after all-too-human Jan rescued her lover Tyler from the Elves, with help from some supernatural friends. Once again Gilman builds a rich world filled with complex characters whose motivations are varied and not easily defined."  ???? (4 stars) - RT Reviews"As always in Gilman's fantasy, every war has consequences and rarely is there a win without sacrifice. Human, super, and preter societies are colliding, and no matter the outcome, the world will never be the same... and I want more."  - All Things Urban Fantasy"Usually when I read a book about supernatural creatures, I want to be like those other beings, with cool powers or immortality or magic. Soul of Fire made me realize the power in being human." - Vampire Bookclub

Soul of Fire - Portals, #2

Les ombres se lèvent et se lèvent encore, jusqu'à obscurcir le soleil. Tu dois les rassembler... Dotée de pouvoirs magiques exceptionnels, Wren Valère n'a peur de rien. Mais cette prédiction, délivrée par une voyante, la laisse perplexe. Qu'est-elle censée faire ? Est-ce un avertissement, une incitation à remettre de l'ordre dans son existence ? Depuis quelque temps, en effet, sa vie est sens dessus dessous. Son fidèle associé Sergueï est devenu son amant... alors qu'elle s'était promis de ne jamais mêler sentiments et travail. Et pour ne rien arranger, un climat délétère règne sur la ville : un vent de panique agite l'ensemble de la communauté magique, d'étranges disparitions attisent la haine entre les clans, la suspicion gagne les esprits... Rassembler les ombres... Et s'il s'agissait pour Wren de prendre la tête des rebelles opposés au pouvoir officiel du Conseil des Mages ?

La prédiction des ombres (Retrievers, #3)

"He has been taken.  And you are his only chance."?When Jan's boyfriend Tyler disappears for several days, she's worried. And then she's angry. Then two strangers rescue her from a violent attack by creatures out of legend, and tell her that Tyler didn't abandon her - he was stolen away to the fairy court.  And Jan's his only chance to come home.  But her rescuers aren't human either, and they have their own secrets.."You can always count on (the) gifted Gilman to deliver richly layered fantasy filled with winning characters and well-defined worlds, and she doesn't disappoint with HEART OF BRIAR. (A) terrific series starter." ???? (4 stars) - RT Reviews"[Readers] will be seduced and enthralled by Gilman's metaphysical thriller about wicked elves, shape-shifting supernaturals and portals to another dimension..melds magic with mayhem for a tale of bravery, friendship and devotion." - Publishers Weekly"Calling this story a retelling of Tam Lin doesn't do it justice. Gilman has taken the bones of that fairy tale and reassembled it entirely, restrung with strength and ferocity and drive outside that pale relationship between a woman and her lost lover. Jan's journey starts to find Tyler, but ultimately she finds so much more. Another world, a war, and a strength and bravery she never realized existed." - All Things Urban Fantasy

Heart of Briar - Portals, #1

L'orage déchira le ciel noir. Un coup de tonnerre éclata, suivi par un éclair. La tempête déferlait sur Manhattan avec une fureur majestueuse. Wren sentit l'énergie gonfler en elle, déborder, l'entraîner... Se concentrer. S'enraciner. Attendre le tonnerre. Alors seulement, tendre le bras... C'était comme glisser un doigt mouillé dans une prise électrique, comme dévaler en roue libre des montagnes russes. Une puissance brute envahit son corps. Contrôle-toi, concentre-toi... Entre douleur et joie, Wren aspira l'énergie, la contraignit à obéir. L'énergie se rebella, résista, mais Wren tint bon. Le Courant se soumit à sa volonté... " Comment fais-tu ça ? " demanda Sergueï, partagé entre l'émerveillement et l'irritation. Wren sourit en entendant la voix de son associé. Tout au long de la séance, elle avait senti sa présence à l'arrière-plan de son esprit. Il posa sur ses épaules mouillées de pluie sa veste sèche, et elle savoura la chaleur, le sentiment de sécurité qui en émanait. Elle respira son parfum - mélange de peau et de Cologne épicée qu'elle aurait reconnu au milieu d'une foule. Le bonheur était là, attendant patiemment. Comme l'énergie qu'elle sentait bourdonner en son centre...

La magie de l'orage (Retrievers, #1)

Ex-cop Danny Hendrickson and his partner Ellen could be any low-rentprivate investigators trying to make a difference, and a living, in NewYork City. Except Danny's father was a faun, and Ellen is a storm-seer. Together, they save people. Or try to, anyway. MILES TO GOPROMISES TO KEEPTHE WORK OF HUNTERSAN INTERRUPTED CRY"Gilman breaks your heart in the best way possible as she revisits theCosa Nostradamus world with charming half-faun Danny taking thelead.. Gilman's deft touch delights..."- C. E. Murphy, bestselling author of SHAMAN RISES

Bring It On - Retrievers, #3

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