Résumé (traduction personnelle) : Jessica McClain est née la seule femelle dans une race où tous sont mâles. Le seul problème est qu’elle n’est pas un loup. Appelée une malédiction, une sorcière et La fille du Démon par les loups superstitieux, Jessica décide de se battre pour sa liberté, à l’âge de dix-neuf ans, par le seul moyen qu’elle connaisse – sur un ring.
Puis, elle est brutalement attaquée juste après son combat, est-ce assez pour finalement mériter sa liberté hors du clan, ou sera-t-elle forcée à endurer cette haine pendant encore longtemps…
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Stacking the Shelves #7
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(pour une version française voir la bibliothèque de Lilie)
Dead bodies are showing up in shallow graves on the empty construction lot of Vincent Plum Bail Bonds. No one is sure who the killer is, or why the victims have been offed, but what is clear is that Stephanie’s name is on the killer’s list.
Short on time to find evidence proving the killer’s identity, Stephanie faces further complications when her family and friends decide that it’s time for her to choose between her longtime off-again-on-again boyfriend, Trenton cop Joe Morelli, and the bad boy in her life, security expert Ranger. Stephanie’s mom is encouraging Stephanie to dump them both and choose a former high school football star who’s just returned to town. Stephanie’s sidekick, Lula, is encouraging Stephanie to have a red-hot boudoir “bake-off.” And Grandma Bella, Morelli’s old-world grandmother, is encouraging Stephanie to move to a new state when she puts “the eye” on Stephanie.
With a cold-blooded killer after her, a handful of hot men, and a capture list that includes a dancing bear and a senior citizen vampire, Stephanie’s life looks like it’s about to go up in smoke.
Gloriana St. Clair is an eternally “full-figured” vampire-she just happened to be bloating when a sexy Scotsman sank his teeth into her. She and said Scot- Angus Jeremiah Campbell III, aka Jeremy Blade-have been on and off again for centuries, currently off. A couple hundred years has taught them how to press each other’s buttons-in good ways and bad.
Glory’s headed for Austin and a new business venture: Vintage Vamp’s Emporium. After all, she loves clothes, and she is an antique. Only problem is, there’s a billionaire techno-freak vampire hunter on the loose. Blade’s in total he- vampire mode, and wants Glory to move in with him so he can “protect” her. But it’s time for this vamp to explore her own powers.
Then she is called into her boss’ office and told that as the city’s top forensic accountant, Celia is the best chance the prosecution has to catch notorious supervillain the Destructor for tax fraud. In the course of the trial, Celia’s troubled past comes to light and family secrets are revealed as the rift between Celia and her parents grows deeper. Cut off from friends and family, Celia must come to terms with the fact that she might just be Commerce City’s only hope.
This all-new and moving story of love, family, and sacrifice is an homage to Golden Age comics that no fan will want to miss.
The family magic seems to have skipped over Tammy Jo Trask. All she gets are a few untimely visits from long-dead, smart-mouthed family ghost Edie. But when her locket—an heirloom that happens to hold Edie’s soul—is stolen in the midst of a town-wide crime spree, it’s time for Tammy to find her inner witch.
After a few experiences with her dysfunctional magic, Tammy turns to the only person in small-town Duval, Texas, who can help: the very rich and highly magical Bryn Lyons. He might have all the answers—and a 007 savoir faire to boot—but the locket isn’t the only heirloom passed down in Tammy’s family. She also inherited a warning: stay away from Lyons.
Les dons magique de sa famille semblent ne pas avoir atteints Tammy Jo Trask. La seule chose la maintenant en contact avec tout ce qui est surnaturel sont les quelques visites intimes de l’au delà, du fantôme de famille, Edie. Mais quand le médaillon, un héritage qui contient l’âme d’Edie, est volé en plein milieu de la fête de la ville, il est temps pour Tammy de trouver sa sorcière intérieure.
Après quelques expériences désastreuse en magie, Tammy se tourne vers le seul qui peut l’aider; le très riche et fortement magique, Bryn Lyons. Il pourrait avoir toutes les réponses – et un savoir faire james-bondien pour l’aider à démarrer ses recherches – mais le médaillon n’est pas la seule chose transmise de génération en génération dans la famille de Tammy. Elle a aussi hérité d’un avertissement… de rester éloignée de quiconque se prénommant Lyon.
In the days leading up to The Big Day, Vampire Queen Betsy Taylor seems to have a full house – and the wedding guests have yet to arrive. Along with her human buddies, there’s a ghost, a werewolf, and a Fiend crashing at her place. And though her fiancé, Vampire King Eric Sinclair, conveniently disappears when the conversation turns to seating charts and flower arrangements, he does manage to make his oh-so-sexy presence known at other moments.
Betsy knows the next few weeks won’t be smooth sailing – but she never expects just what’s in store for her. Cold feet are no surprise, especially with an undead groom. But when Sinclair truly goes missing – and not just to avoid wedding preparations – along with most of her friends and loved ones, Betsy is frantic. Alone and afraid for the fate of everyone she loves, Betsy can’t trust anyone as she tries to find them and whoever is behind all the disappearances. And what happens next will shake the foundation of the vampire world forever.
Full Blooded (Jessica McLain, 1) – Amanda Carlson
Born the only female in an all male race, Jessica McClain isn’t just different—she’s feared.
After living under the radar for the last twenty-six years, Jessica is thrust unexpectedly into her first change, a full ten years late. She wakes up and finds she’s in the middle of a storm. Now that she’s become the only female full-blooded werewolf in town, the supernatural world is already clamoring to take a bite out of her and her new Pack must rise up and protect her.
Stacking the Shelves #6
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(pour une version française voir la bibliothèque de Lilie)
Looking for a tattoo-and maybe a little something extra: a burst of good luck, a dollop of true love, or even a hex on an ex? Head to the quiet and mysterious Gage, the best skin artist in town. Using his unique potions-a blend of extraordinary ingredients and special inks-to etch the right symbol, he can fulfill any heart’s desire. But in a place like Low Town, where elves, faeries, trolls, werewolves, and vampires happily walk among humanity, everything has its price.
No one knows that better than Gage. Turning his back on his own kind, he left the magical Ivory Tower where cruel witches and warlocks rule, a decision that cost him the right to practice magic. And if he disobeys, his punishment-execution-will be swift.
Though he’s tried to fly under the radar, Gage can’t hide from powerful warlocks who want him dead-or the secrets of his own past. But with the help of his friends, Trixie, a gorgeous elf who hides her true identity, and a hulking troll named Bronx, Gage just might make it through this enchanted world alive.
Finally free of her suffocating marriage, widow Daisy Ellis Craigmore is ready to embrace the pleasures of life that have long been denied her. Yet her new-found freedom is short lived. A string of unexplained murders has brought danger to Daisy’s door, forcing her to turn to the most unlikely of saviors . . .
Their growing passion knows no bounds . . .
Ian Ranulf, the Marquis of Northrup, has spent lifetimes hiding his primal nature from London society. But now a vicious killer threatens to expose his secrets. Ian must step out of the shadows and protect the beautiful, fearless Daisy, who awakens in him desires he thought long dead. As their quest to unmask the villain draws them closer together, Daisy has no choice but to reveal her own startling secret, and Ian must face the undeniable truth: Losing his heart to Daisy may be the only way to save his soul.
Ian Ranulf, le Marquis de Northrup, a passé sa vie à cacher sa nature primaire à la société de Londres. Mais maintenant un tueur vicieux menace d’exposer ses secrets. Ian doit sortir de l’ombre et protéger, la belle, courageuse Daisy qui a éveillé en lui un désir qu’il pensait mort depuis longtemps. Tandis que leur quête pour démasquer le vilain, les rapproche de plus en plus, Daisy n’a d’autres choix que de révéler son propre secret, et Ian doit faire face à l’indéniable vérité : donner son cœur à Daisy pourrait bien être le seul moyen de sauver son âme.
“Million Dollar Baby”-original novella about what happens when elven tycoon Trent Kalamack and Jenks the pixy team up to rescue Trent’s daughter;
Here, too, are reprinted short stories, including:
“Undead in The Garden of Good and Evil”-an Ivy novella from Dates from Hell
“Dirty Magic”-a Mia the banshee short story from Hotter Than Hell
“The Bridges of Eden Park”-a Kisten/Rachel short from the mass market edition of For a Few Demons More
“Two Ghosts for Sister Rachel”-a Robbie/Rachel/Pierce novella from Holidays from Hell
“The Bespelled”-a Ceri/Al short story from the mass market edition of The Outlaw Demon Wails
“Ley Line Drifter”-a Bis/Jenks novella from Unbound
When she’s brutally attacked right after her fight, is it enough to finally earn her freedom off Compound, or will she be forced to endure the hatred even longer . . .