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Welcome to picturesque Provence, where the Lady of the Chateau, Séraphine Demargelasse, has opened its elegant doors to her granddaughter Darcy and three friends. Twenty years earlier, the four girlfriends studied abroad together in France and visited the old woman on the weekends, creating the group’s deep bond. But why this sudden invitation? Amid winery tours, market visits and fancy dinners overlooking olive groves and lavender fields, it becomes clear that each woman has a hidden reason for returning. Then, following a wild evening’s celebration, Séraphine is found brutally murdered.

Following the success of Paris Noir, the Akashic Noir Series has expanded to include the famously diverse and sometimes controversial suburbs of this legendary city.

Far from the land she knows, Faythe is beckoned toward the secrets of her heritage. Through trials of her name and a challenge to her claim, does she have what it takes to rule? Faythe bears a future that haunts; Reylan harbors a past that lingers. At his side, what ignited in her heart is kindling, but letting her guard fall could break them . . . or make them stronger.

Princess Oona Talomir enjoys the little things that come with her station: a handmaiden, her lavish bedchamber, and scores of fancy dresses - the duty to win a decades-long war, not so much. Oh, did I mention assassins? Seers foretold the conflict would end by her hand. From the moment she drew her first breath, the neighboring kingdom has been trying to kill her so she could not grow powerful enough to destroy them. The burden of her crown becomes too much to bear, yet one thing lifts her spirits amid the gloom. Her servant girl, Kitlyn. Alas, in a kingdom obsessed with the god of purity, she is terrified to confess her forbidden love.

Awakening from a dark defeat, Faythe discovers a greater threat to the life she took back. Staggering truths will challenge her and reveal that some bonds were forged to defy. With the battle lost, the war has just begun, and as an enemy is captured, it soon becomes clear a storm can be tamed but never bottled.

“Vivid and intriguing...Evokes unresolved family history with subtle heat.” —The New York Times From National Book Award–winning Elisa Shua Dusapin, a subtle yet powerful portrayal of family, secrets, and silence set against the backdrop of a crumbling house in the French...

A fun, smart and surprising dive into the past, present and future of accents – and the enduring power of sounding different Accents have long held our fascination. As far back as the 7th century BCE, Egyptian pharaohs experimented with babies to test out theories about the “original”...

Tara's sister gives her a cruise to get her away from her troubles for a while. Her husband had become abusive but was killed in Iraq. Now his parents are trying to gain custody of her son, Ricky. Tara knows she will never trust another man, but would a husband help her court case as her lawyer says, and would she do even this to keep her son? Sean Murphy might be impulsive, but he's also an optimist. He's had about enough of sailing around the world, and Tara might be just the woman to give him the home and family he wants.

In the wake of a 20-year war, the people of Lucernia struggle to believe their former enemies aren’t demon-loving savages. However, that’s easy compared to the more alarming change: accepting their nation now has two queens. Many citizens in a land devoted to the God of Purity view the love between Kitlyn and Oona as unnatural, but the young women have earned guarded acceptance in the wake of their heroic deeds. Alas, unrest stirs in the shadows. Worse, Oona thinks the Talomir family line is cursed. All who have worn the crown before her have met with untimely deaths.

En trente ans d’existence, je n’aurais jamais pensé devenir l’assistante d’un collecteur d’âmes, ou plutôt son esclave. Mon quotidien consiste à aider les tas d’âmes de ces malheureux mortels qui les lui ont vendues. Le démon croit pouvoir me contrôler, mais j’ai l’intention de faire les choses différemment… à ma façon. Cela dit, comme tout le monde le sait, rien n’est jamais aussi facile, surtout dans ma vie.

JB runs a private detective agency, but if business doesn’t pick up soon, he’ll have to close the doors for good. When someone steals Hekate’s chalice, JB and his maverick team jump at the chance to track down the supernatural object. They’re resourceful and determined, but can they outsmart wizards, witches, and daemons before the client’s deadline expires?

Sherlyn Coyle uses her brilliant detective skills hunting her murderous ex-fiance, known around the world as "The Ripper". Fang is a vampire assassin who broke out of her cage, and she's looking for blood. Fate brings them together to catch an evil madman who stole a dangerous book, the Curse of Shadows, a tome able to turn ordinary people into horrid creatures. Can Coyle and Fang trust each other enough to stop thousands from being destroyed?

Discovering a photograph in her late husband’s coat pocket spurs Claire Didier on a quest to find a mysterious stranger. Amidst the magical Christmas markets of France, she finds herself unwrapping a flurry of secrets, betrayals, and intrigue—while facing the exhilarating possibility of a later-in-life romance.

Quand la Légion des anges m’a tuée, me transformant en ange avant de me ramener, j’ai cru que j’allais pouvoir me reposer un bout de temps. J’allais lever le pied... passer du temps de qualité avec mon elfe sexy. Mais je me trompais.

Ne ratez pas L’Ange des ombres, le prochain tome de la série Ombre et Lumière. Lucian, le premier des archi-démons déchus, est un abruti de première catégorie. Et il est à ma recherche. Génial.

Dans mon métier, c’est important de rester toujours occupé, et les nouveaux défis me maintiennent dans la course. Seulement, je ne m’attendais pas à ce que ce soit si rapide. D’accord, j’ai accepté le don de l’archidémon Lucian, dans l’espoir que cela me rende invincible... grosse erreur.

Ce matin-là, à l'hôpital de Kyoto, Yuna ne s'attendait pas à recevoir comme première patiente sa sœur Ama, qu'elle n'a pas vue depuis plus de trente ans. L'heure est grave, Ama a besoin d'une greffe d'un parent proche en urgence. Pour la sauver, Yuna va partir sur les traces de sa famille biologique au Nord-Est de la Chine, dans l'ancienne Mandchourie, où bien des surprises l'attendent encore. Dans sa quête, elle est loin de se douter qu'elle va déterrer l'un des secrets les mieux gardés de la Seconde Guerre mondiale.

Une nouvelle magie menace notre communauté paranormale et cherche la domination. Quelque chose s’éveille dans la nuit, et franchement, ça commence à sentir mauvais. Au premier sens du terme. Maintenant, je suis un Merlin, et mon plan est très simple : intervenir, protéger ma famille et mes amis, et vaincre ce nouveau mal. Mais bien sûr, ce n’est pas aussi facile. Un seul faux-pas pourrait conduire au désastre.

Princess Riona was eight when the Revonian king murdered her family and conquered her kingdom with a mysterious magic. She has spent the last decade training—and waiting for her moment to avenge them all and reclaim her rightful title.

On m’a enlevé ma licence Merlin. Pour la retrouver, je dois réaliser les épreuves en sorcellerie. Bon, en fait, je dois réussir quelques tours de magie. Rien d’insurmontable. N’est-ce pas ? Grosse erreur. Les épreuves sont traîtresses, redoutables et terribles. Je ne suis pas prête pour ces tests magiques si brutaux, mais je ne peux plus m’arrêter maintenant. Sinon, ce sera l’échec, et trop de personnes comptent sur moi.