Best Selling Books by Maggie Shayne

When Elisebeta discovers Vlad''s feelings for Stormy, her wrath knows no bounds. She demands that her destiny be fulfilled, and seeks to destroy her rival.

In the distant past, a prophetess named Sarafina was sentenced to the lonely fate of becoming a vampire. While she was still human, she would sometimes be visited by her “guardian spirit”—a man named Will, with whom she fell in love. On one of his last visits, he told the now-ageless prophetess, “I’m from the future. Trust me…and wait for me.” So Sarafina waited until the day when she finally found him…Colonel Will Stone, an American war hero who’d just returned home. Sarafina should be thrilled to reunite with him, but deep in her heart she’s already made other plans, convinced that he could never truly love her.

Unable to deny her destiny, part vampire Brigit Poe is called into action to vanquish the once-great king of the immortals and save the vampire race.

In 1987 young ATF agent Joshua Kendall was part of a raid on the Young Believers cultish compound. His bullet killed an innocent girl, and his guilt has destroyed everything good in his life ever since. But he’s about to learn that the most shattering incident of his life was a lie. Lizzie survived that raid, barely. Now (2004) she lives in rural Vermont, still hiding from the cult leader who has eluded capture all these years. She goes by Beth Slocum and she’s tired of looking over her shoulder, and wishes if he were coming for her, Mordecai would get it over with. Josh is sent to protect Beth and recognizes her as soon as he looks into her eyes. He’d been told she was dead—and it has colored every second of his life since. But she’s alive. Now his job is to keep her that way, and that means lying to her about who he is. If she knew, she’d send him packing. When attraction builds into desire between then, he knows he has to tell her the truth, but before he has the chance, Mordecai’s obsessive madness rains destruction on everyone Beth loves. He is determined to bring her to her knees. He wants her gutted before he she dies. Like a silver screen cliché, Beth is falling in love with her bodyguard, but she knows he’s keeping secrets. What’s between them, however, will have to wait until they’ve dealt with a madman who believes he’s on a mission from God to destroy her utterly.

LOVER''S BITE By Maggie Shayne Before she joined Reaper in hunting Gregor''s gang of rogue bloodsuckers, privileged princess Topaz was gunning for just one vamp: Jack Heart. The gorgeous con man had charmed his way into her bed, her heart and her bank account, taking her for half a million dollars and vanishing without a word. Now she and Jack – maddeningly attractive as ever – are supposedly on the same side. As Reaper''s ragtag outfit scatters, Topaz sets out to solve a mystery that''s plagued her all her lives, mortal and immortal: what really happened to her movie–star mother, who died when Topaz was just a baby? With four men claiming to be her father, why has she always been alone? And what stake does Jack have in discovering the truth about her past? Topaz is sure he''s up to something – but her suspicions are at war with her desires

When Chicago cop Jimmy Corona returns to his Oklahoma hometown, he discovers that the once-shy Kara Brand has blossomed into a beautiful woman with heart and courage--a combination that makes her a perfect match for him and his young son. Original.

Fearless father SECRET AGENT, SECRET SONS Secret agent Torch Palamaro had finally found her—the mysterious Alexandra Holt who''d disappeared six months ago with something he desperately wanted. The woman was his only chance for revenge against the man who''d taken his family away from him. But Alexandra swore she didn''t know what Torch was talking about. For her sake, she''d better by lying. Alexandra knew she was only the key to what Torch wanted. So why did the darkly handsome loner have to open up to her, show her his only photograph of his young sons with tears in his stony blue eyes? Now he had something she wanted—his love. But Torch was still hell-bent on revenge, until the shocking truth about his sons came out….

Through the eyes of a killer… Rachel de Luca has found incredible success writing self-help books. But her own blindness and the fact that her troubled brother has gone missing have convinced her that positive thinking is nothing but bull. Her cynicism wavers when a cornea transplant restores her sight. The new eyes seem to give her new life, until they prove too good to be true and she starts seeing terrifying visions of brutal murders—crimes she soon learns are all too real. Detective Mason Brown''s own brother recently died, leaving behind a horrific secret. In atonement, Mason donated his brother''s organs, though he''s kept the fact quiet. Now he wants to help Rachel find her brother, but when he discovers the shocking connection between her visions and his own brother, he suddenly has to do everything in his power to save her from a predator who is somehow still hunting from beyond the grave.

Two enchanting tales of paranormal romance come together in a dual volume that features Destiny, in which Nidaba, a bitter immortal High Witch, is reunited with her former love, fellow High Witch Nathan King, after four millennia, and Immortality, in which Immortal High Witch Puabi is rescued by grieving millionaire Matthew Fairchild. Original.

Save the Vampire, Save the World

Happy-ever-after is just the beginning in this sizzling classic tale of passion and secrets from New York Times bestselling author Maggie Shayne When undercover cop Jack McCain says “I do” to beautiful heiress Grace Phelps, he knows he can trust her with anything—except the truth of who he really he is. Now, his most dangerous enemies are threatening the love he cherishes above all else. Jack will do whatever it takes to keep Grace safe from harm, even if it means losing her forever. But he hadn’t counted on the fact that Grace might be keeping secrets of her own… Originally published in 2000

Lilith awakens cold, naked and alone, knowing nothing—not even who she is—except that she has to run, run for her life…because someone is after her. When Ethan discovers the terrified woman hiding on his ranch, he knows immediately not only who she is, but what. He''s never forgotten her, not in all the time since he escaped their joint prison, a clandestine CIA facility where humans are bred into vampires willing to kill on command. He refused to accept that fate, and since he won his freedom he''s become a legend to those he left behind. With her own escape, Lilith has become a legend, too, and now—together—they have no choice but to fight those who would become a legend by killing one.

Witch Lena Dunkirk and playboy Ryan McNally struggle to foil a demonic plot to take possession of their unborn child, a situation that forces them to make a decision that will decide the fate of the baby''s soul--and of the world.

Charismatic cult leader Mordecai Young was brought down in a government raid on the Young Believers compound sixteen years ago. So were most of his teenage followers. But not all of them. Jewel and Lizzie were making their escape with Lizzie’s baby girl when the compound caught fire. Lizzie was hit in the crossfire, and begged Jewel to save her baby, fathered by the cult leader. Sixteen years later, Jewel has transformed herself. She is respected Syracuse news Anchor Julie Jones and lives on a crystal blue Lake with her sixteen-year-old daughter Dawn*. Only one person alive knows their true history—a senator’s brother who who is using it to blackmail her—until he turns up murdered. Sean MacKenzie is an irreverent radio shock jock who just landed the co-anchor chair opposite his best enemy, Julie Jones. Viewers love the sparks that fly between them on-air. Behind the scenes, those sparks are even more volatile. But Sean knows Julie is keeping secrets about the murder of the senator’s brother. She was there, is acting nervous as hell, and if there’s one thing he’s good at, it’s uncovering secrets. But Mordecai didn’t die in that fire, despite that Jewel stepped over his broken body with his child in her arms and left him to burn as she made her escape. He survived, and now he’s back for vengeance, determined to claim his daughter and punish those who betrayed him, beginning with Julie Jones. *Dawn is the heroine of Book 4, Killing Me Softly

The man had come to Jane Fortune from out of nowhere. Hecouldn''t explain who he was, but Jane''s young son could. Thelittle boy insisted Zach was his imaginary daddy come to life,the father he''d always wanted. And even Jane couldn''t denythat he was oddly familiar—and the husband she''d alwaysdreamed of. Yet the clock was ticking on the family they''dformed, because Jane had discovered exactly who Zach was.And only a twist of time could keep him home.…

Michael “River” Corbett Has been in a locked psych unit and heavily drugged since the murder of his pregnant wife. He can’t remember what truly happened that night, only waking on the ground outside his burning house, his clothes reeking of gas, an empty can beside him. Found not guilty by reason of insanity, he’s been locked up ever since. But now someone is trying to kill him, so he has to break out of the mental ward. A hunted fugitive, all River wants is the truth. Cassandra “Jax” Jackson She knows she’s putting her career on the line when she encounters this desperate stranger hiding out in the house that came with her new job, and doesn''t turn him in.But there’s something in River''s that convinces her to believe him. As the incoming police chief of Blackberry Vermont, she has a pretty conflict of interest. But when she looks at River, she doesn’t see a crazed killer on the run; she sees a fellow cop in trouble, and for the life of her, she can’t stop herself from helping him. Dawn Jones The daughter of criminally insane cult leader Mordecai Young, Jax''s young friend is haunted by voices she doesn''t want to hear and apparitions she doesn’t want to see. But she can no longer ignore the “gift” her twisted father passed to her before he died—because unless she listens to what the dead are telling her, Jax might be doomed to join them.

Drawing on an uncanny sense of perception and her experience with temporary blindness to achieve success as a self-help celebrity, Rachel struggles to maintain a professional relationship with Detective Mason Brown, with whom she investigates a series of murders at a snowbound resort.

An immortal love... Even by vampire standards, Reaper is a loner, and his current mission to destroy a gang of rogue bloodsuckers is definitely a one-vamp job. Then fate takes a hand, and before he knows it, he’s surrounded by a ragtag crew of misfit helpers: the newbie, the princess, the shape-shifter and the human healer.

A vampire desires and needs to protect a screenwriter from a curse.

Book 1 in Maggie Shayne’s Bestselling Wings in the Night Series The Thin Line between Love and Death… In two centuries of living death, vampire Eric Marquand had learned to live with the cruel fate that had condemned him to walk forever in shadow, forever alone. Then he found the woman he knew was meant for him—and understood that to possess her was to destroy her. Against all reason, Tamara Dey saw clearly that her destiny was eternally entwined with Eric’s and that she must not only accept but welcome the terror and splendor of the vampire’s kiss. She trembled at the thought of spending eternity in his arms, but was her trembling born of desire…or fear? Don’t miss a single title in Maggie Shayne’s Wings in the Night series: Twilight Phantasies Twilight Memories Twilight Illusions, with bonus novella “Beyond Twilight” Born in Twilight, with bonus novella “Twilight Vows” Twilight Hunger Embrace the Twilight, with bonus novella “Run from Twilight” Edge of Twilight Blue Twilight, with bonus novella “Before Blue Twilight” Prince of Twilight Demon’s Kiss Lover’s Bite Angel’s Pain Bloodline, with bonus novella “Vampires in Paradise” Twilight Prophecy Twilight Fulfilled

A mystery reunites a reluctant partnership—and rekindles unfulfilled desires in New York Times–bestselling author Maggie Shayne’s novella Dream of Danger. Self-help guru Rachel de Luca may have been blind for twenty years, but she’s always had an uncanny gift for seeing through people—and she distrusts her assistant’s new boyfriend at first sight. Amy isn’t interested in Rachel’s misgivings, though. She’s too eager to celebrate Thanksgiving by introducing her family to the new man in her life. Then Amy doesn’t show up for the holiday. Desperate to find her missing friend, Rachel has no choice but to turn to Detective Mason Brown. Their investigation into Amy’s disappearance takes them ever deeper into danger—and reignites the attraction that they’ve both sworn to resist. Now it’s a race against time as Rachel and Mason fight to stave off passion and save a life. “Maggie Shayne writes wonderful stories combining romance with page-turning thrills.” —New York Times–bestselling author Karen Robards

In two centuries of living death, Eric Marquand had never once cried out against the cruel fate that had condemned him to walk forever in shadow. But then, he found the woman he knew was his chosen one--and understood that to possess her was to destroy her... Tamara Dey trembled at the aura of dread and despair that enshrouded this creature of the night. And yet, against all reason, she saw clearly that her destiny was eternally entwined with his, and that she must know--even welcome--the terror and the splendor of the vampire''s kiss... For centuries, loneliness has haunted them from dusk till dawn. Yet now, from out of the darkness, shines the light of eternal life...eternal love.

An arsonist threatens the future between a detective and a self-help expert in this romantic suspense novel by a New York Times–bestselling author. Rachel de Luca has a bad feeling about the new woman in Detective Mason Brown’s life, the nurse taking care of him after he’s injured in the line of duty. She’d like to think it’s just jealousy, but intuition tells her it’s something more, maybe something dangerous. Mason knows Rachel’s wary of commitment, and asking her to stay when he’s in this condition would be the worst thing for their relationship. Then they receive chilling news that drives everything else from their minds. Mason’s psychotic sister-in-law has escaped from custody, putting her sons—the nephews he’s raising—in the crosshairs. When his house is burned to the ground, he and Rachel are relieved that there are no bodies in the smoldering rubble, but now his nephews are missing and the clock is ticking. As Mason and Rachel try to find the boys, she senses a new and unexpected danger stalking them. Soon, everyone close to Mason is in deadly peril—Rachel more than anyone. Praise for Deadly Obsession “An exciting mystery involving a great couple. . . . You can’t help but love them, the boys, and their dogs. Maggie Shayne writes great stories, and Deadly Obsession doesn’t fail to deliver.” —Fresh Fiction

Whether by birth, by chance, or even by default, the people in these two full-length novels find their path to parenthood in unexpected ways. Reissue.

Blood and vengeance... Briar needs just two things: blood and vengeance. The first sustains her immortal life; the second gives it meaning. First on her hit list is Gregor, the renegade vampire who schooled her in brutality, then betrayed and tortured her.

A detective and a self-help guru search for a judge’s kidnapped daughter in this romantic suspense novel by a New York Times–bestselling author. Self-help superstar Rachel de Luca and Detective Mason Brown have finally given in to their overwhelming attraction to each other, but neither of them is ready to let physical passion turn into full-blown romance, so they carefully maintain an emotional distance. Then a judge’s daughter disappears, and Mason has a terrible sense that it’s connected to the most recent case they solved together: the abduction of Rachel’s assistant. The discovery of a string of missing women—all young, all troubled—seems like a promising lead. But there’s no clear connection between the missing girls and the high-profile young woman Mason is trying to find. He realizes that once again he must rely on his own well-honed instincts and Rachel’s uncanny capacity to see through people’s lies to catch a predator and rescue his captives. But can they do it before Rachel becomes the next victim? Praise for Wake to Darkness “In this thrilling follow-up to Sleep with the Lights On, Shayne amps up both the creep factor and the suspense. She continues to build on the sexual tension between the main characters, fostering a humming anticipation that builds as the story unfolds. She pairs this with an intriguing plot that will have readers guessing till the last page.” —RT Book Reviews

The Texas Brand by Maggie Shayne released on May 25, 2001 is available now for purchase.

Reckless Angel by Maggie Shayne released on Jun 1, 2009 is available now for purchase.

Stranger In Town by Maggie Shayne released on Jul 23, 2004 is available now for purchase.

He was the boy from the wrong side of the tracks, but that hadn''t stopped Wade Armstrong from wanting Edie Brand while they were in high school. Now she was back in town, and Wade felt compelled to keep her safe—even if it meant moving in with her. Edie''s pretty face had always gotten her noticed, but now it had earned the former model the admiration of a stalker. So she left L.A. for her Oklahoma hometown, hoping for a place to hide, and found shelter in the most unexpected place. But as the stalker got closer to home, independent Edie had to entrust her life to Wade''s protection—and found herself surrendering her heart, as well.

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15th Anniversary Celebrating fifteen years of romance Silhouette INTIMATE MOMENTS THE TEXAS BRAND BACK FROM THE DEAD? Ben Brand had thought nothing could hurt more than losing Penny, his cherished wife. He was wrong. When Penny mysteriously turned up on his ranch, dazed but alive, Ben faced a new kind of anguish. His beloved had no memory of her past—or of him. Ben set out to discover what had happened to his wife. Penny had to remember everything: who she was, where she''d been—the love they''d shared—because he couldn''t stand to lose the only woman he''d ever loved—again. This family was born, bred—and bound to be wed—in Texas!

From the first time she touches Alex, she knows... Melissa''s attraction to her new boss is immediate and irresistible. But so is her sense that he''s fighting an otherworldly battle and needs her help to survive. Her dreams never lie... And in those dreams, a man who looks a lot like Alex murders a woman who looks a lot like Melissa. To help him means putting herself in danger. To turn away means safety for her, but his very soul is at risk. What they don''t know might kill them... A powerful evil from beyond the grave seeks to steal Alex''s life, and will take Melissa''s too, if she gets in the way. Is the power of love stronger than the power of evil

NY Times and USA Today bestselling author Maggie Shayne “Ms. Shayne augments her growing reputation for some of the best fantasies on the market today.” —Painted Rock Reviews *Originally titled, Forever Enchanted Bridin, rightful ruler of the Kingdom of Rush, where magic is a part of everyday life, is in hiding in the mundane world. She''s determined to reclaim her kingdom from the dark forces who stole it from her family. But she must await arrival of a man whose coming has long been foretold—a hero who will help her fulfill her destiny. But when he arrives, Bridin is stunned-—he''s the same man who toppled her kingdom and drove her and her twin sister Brigit from their home. Tristan feels justified in his actions. He''s proud that he led his people out of the dark world to which they''d long been banished, to claim their right to live in the world of light. But now, he too has been usurped, by a man whose goal is not to live in the light, but to destroy it. Now he must win the trust of the very ruler his family usurped, because only together can they free their enslaved people with the passionate magic of love. “Maggie Shayne grabs readers'' attention from the first page to last in this timeless tale of enemies destined to be lovers.” Fans of films like The Huntsman will love this fantasy romance!

Law of Attraction is far more than a way to get better stuff. You create your own reality, or so everyone keeps saying. If your reply is “Yeah, but HOW?” then this book is for you. The Bliss Book will help you change the job you hate into one you love, paralyzing debt into lush abundance, deteriorating health into vibrant wellness, loneliness into a loving relationship, insomnia into restful, healing sleep, and chronic worry into confident ease. It will even help you make peace with death through a deeper understanding. But far more importantly, it will help you experience: *True unity with all creation *A deeper, more intimate relationship with your higher power *Mind-expanding knowledge of how life really works *A satisfying answer to the age-old question of why we’re here *A path to being happy now, no matter the circumstances Each chapter ends with a note from the Goddess and a short, easy assignment to put what you’ve learned into practice. If you do these tasks, your default settings will shift, and you’ll become more positive, developing mindfulness and presence without even knowing you’re doing it. You’ll begin to master the powerful, but exquisitely simple Law of Attraction, and as a result everything will change for the better. Because u003ciu003eyouu003c/iu003e will change for the better. This book lovingly takes you by the hand and leads you step by step to a happier, healthier, more spiritual life, more meaningful life. Embark on the most fulfilling journey imaginable. Bliss up your life, with New York Times and USA Today bestselling, multi-award-winning author Maggie Shayne’s BLISS BOOK. BONUS CONTENT: Gorgeous illustrations Assignments after each chapter Bookclub/Study Group Discussion Topics Dedicated Facebook Page & Facebook Community

“Maggie Shayne’s books have a permanent spot on my keeper shelf.” ~#1 NY Times Bestselling Author KAREN ROBARDS So, I’m going along in my blissful life, waiting for my guy to get off his ass and pop the question and trying to put my next self-help book to bed, when I’m interrupted by a mental intruder. I’m suddenly doing a ride-along inside some stranger’s head, while the attached set of hands strangle a guy in the back seat of a car. It felt like I was killing the guy. But I didn’t, because I woke up cussing (not unusual) in my own bed beside my sexy cop and my blind bulldog. Said sexy cop then gets a text about a body, and I know it’s the man I just sort of murdered. Turns out mister picture-wire necktie isn’t the only victim. One of the others was punched in the face by our 19 year-old sort of kid in front of 20 witnesses right before he vanished. Jeremy is brought in for questioning by Mason’s own co-cops. The only other suspects are a woman who beams sweetness and light like a freakin’ earthbound angel, and an old horror star who’s supposed to be dead. And if those two are murderers, I’m Miz Manners. Mason wants them to be guilty because it would clear Jeremy. He thinks I’m keeping things from him, which I am. He thinks I’m not putting Jeremy first, which I totally am. This whole thing is getting between us. So I’ve gotta solve it, fast. Even if it means going face-to-face with a serial killer. But the vigilante is more broken than I bargained for, and is determined to silence me. Permanently. “Shayne has hit the jackpot with the pairing of self-help author Rachel de Luca and Detective Mason Brown.” “This is page-turning, non-stop suspense at its finest!” –RT Book Reviews on The Brown and de Luca Novels

Second Edition. This is a completely revised edition of a previously published novel. She’s pretending to be his wife. He’s pretending to believe her. Reporter Ash Coye is faking amnesia to buy some time after a serial killer’s attempt on his life. So when a hottie on a Harley shows up at his bedside claiming to be his wife, he has to pretend to believe her. Joey Bradshaw knows lying to a guy with no memory is cruel, but if it keeps him alive and stops The Slasher, it’s worth it. The sizzling attraction between her and her make believe husband, however, is an unexpected complication. Maggie Shayne writes wonderful romance with page turning thrills that have a permanent spot on my keeper shelf.” ~New York Times Bestselling Author Karen Robards