New Releases by Maggie Shayne

THE BLACKMAILED BRIDE Two years ago, Kirsten Cowan had married the richest, meanest man in Texas—for reasons she had to hide from Adam Brand, the man she''d left standing at another altar…. Even now, Kirsten had to keep her secret, though she stood accused of her late husband''s murder. Even though Adam Brand betrayed his own family to take her into hiding…. Because she knew the love they both felt couldn''t be denied—just like the terrible, irreversible truth…. This family was born, bred—and bound to be wed—in Texas!

TIME AFTER TIME… Esmeralda Montoya would never understand the strange magic that had saved her from certain death in the Old West. All she knew was that she had been swept through time, into a world unlike any she had ever imagined—and into the arms of a man unlike any she had ever known…. But she could not surrender to the wildfire passion that raced through her whenever this man from the future touched her. For Elliot Brand was her sworn enemy, and she must keep all the secrets of her heart from him—even the knowledge that she was carrying his child…. This family was born, bred—and bound to be wed—in Texas!

The Texas Brand Four big Brand brothers won''t stop Jessi from taming her man…. NO MORE LITTLE MISS NICE GIRL… Contrary to what her four older brothers believed, Jessi Brand was a grown woman. With very adult needs. And what she wanted was drop-dead-gorgeous drifter Lash Monroe. He was the one. The man she''d saved herself for. The man she wanted as her husband. But this ornery cowboy required some serious convincin''…. Lash had vowed never to settle down—especially when the lady came with four very protective brothers who knew how to handle shotguns! But he couldn''t get Jessi out of his mind. And he couldn''t resist her tempting offer…. But once he discovered Jessi was pregnant with his child…everything changed. THE TEXAS BRAND: This family was born, bred—and bound to be wed—in Texas!

According to ancient prophecy, there''s only one chance to avert the complete annihilation of the Undead. Twins James William and Brigit Poe, part human, part vampire, believe that they are that chance. In truth, the key lies with the reclusive—and mortal—scholar Lucy Lanfair. As Armageddon approaches, antivampire sentiment fuels a war neither side can win, driving James to abandon his moral code and draw Lucy into a deadly battle she wants no part of. But Lucy soon realizes that she holds this powerful immortal''s soul in her hands and that it''s her destiny not only to stop a war but to save him from his inner darkness. If she fails, his race will die—and so will her heart. Is the power of love strong enough to save the world?

A vampire on a mission Edge is the last of a band of immortals murdered by obsessed vampire-hunter Frank Stiles. Vengeance is Edge’s obsession, but to destroy Stiles, he must find the woman called the Golden Child. A legend among the undead, Amber is the only half-human, half-vampire ever born.

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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Four bestselling authors invite readers to spend Christmas night with these novellas spiced with sexy romance and paranormal passion. From a shape-shifting leopardess who wants a pack-mate to be her soulmate to a surprise snowstorm that brings a surprise gift, these all-new tales by Maggie Shayne, Erin McCarthy, Nalini Singh, and Jean Johnson will stir your spirit in all the right places.

Two couples forced to face the turth…or risk losing each other forever… Two Hearts by Maggie Shayne Good fortune smiled on lawman Jack McCain when he wooed and wed beautiful heiress Grace Phelps. But both had secrets yet to be revealed, secrets that could change their marriage—for better or for worse. A Little Bit Dangerous by Marilyn Pappano When undercover agent Chance Reynard walked away from Mary Katherine Monroe, he left her with nothing but a broken heart. But when they reunited, neither one was prepared for the feelings that still existed—or for the truth lurking beneath the surface.

A classic tale of love and laughter with a touch of the Undead from the New York Times bestselling author of the Vampire Queen Betsy Taylor novels. A vampire hunter gets the surprise of her life when the man she saves from a bloodthirsty vampire is so grateful for her service that he decides to become her sidekick—much to her dismay.

Dancers in the Dark by New York Times bestselling author Charlaine Harris Dancer Layla Rue Le May''s childhood prepared her to handle just about anything, including her aloof partner, Sean McClendon, a three-hundred-year-old redheaded vampire. Even so, when she somehow acquires a stalker, Layla Rue is surprised to find that Sean is the only one she can trust…. Her Best Enemy by USA TODAY bestselling author Maggie Shayne Kiley Brigham refuses to believe there''s a ghost in her house, but when an unseen hand leaves a bloody message on her bathroom mirror, she''s forced to turn to local psychic Jack McCain. As the two work to uncover a long-buried secret, Kiley finds that she''s haunted not by spirits, but by thoughts of Jack…. Someone Else''s Shadow by Locus Award–winning author Barbara Hambly Maddie Laveau worries about her young roommate, Tessa, when she stays late to practice ballet in the old Glendower Building…and when Tessa goes missing, Maddie enlists mysterious tenant Phil Anderson to help. But is Phil the white knight she needs, or the predator she fears?

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

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A magical paranormal romance collection celebrating the spirit of the holidays from four bestselling authors. It’s the time of year when dreams come true, miracles happen every day, and love is the greatest gift of all. The holidays always seem to bring out the best in everyone, with heartfelt hugs for long-missed friends, sincere smiles in the spirit of the season, and a feeling of magic in the air… This scintillating collection of paranormal romances celebrates the holidays as never before. From a shape-shifting leopardess who wants a pack-mate to be her soulmate to a surprise snowstorm that brings an incredible gift, these four tales by Nalini Singh, Maggie Shayne, Erin McCarthy and Jean Johnson will stir your spirit in all the right places.

Who or what are the Extraordinary Five? For fans of "Heroes" and "The X-Files," delve into the mysteries of Family Secrets with books 1-4. This first collection contains Enemy Mind by Maggie Shayne, Pyramid of Lies by Anne Marie Winston, The Player by Evelyn Vaughn and The Bluewater Affair by Cindy Gerard.

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.

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

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.

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.

No sooner had Selene Brand cast her love spell than dark, handsome--and freshly stabbed--Cory Forrester fell at her feet. She felt as destined to save this stranger as she was to love him, even if it meant exposing her secret life as a witch. But the injured amnesiac didn''t even know his own name, whether Selene was the cause of his injured state--or his salvation. Cory knew only that his attraction to Selene was as unworldly as her unusual pagan rituals...and that with killers now after both of them, they might be dead before nightfall....

A dangerous collection of sensual and supernatural romances includes Christine Feehan''s Dark Hunger, in which a beautiful activist unwittingly releases a caged, and insatiable, Carpathian, as well as other stories by Maggie Shayne, Emma Holly, and Angela Knight. Reprint.

Four of today''s hottest authors present a quartet of stories about bold women who take no prisoners--whether it''s in the bedroom, in the outer limits of the galaxy, or out on the mean streets.

For the first time in one volume, the New York Timesbestselling author presents three tales of paranormal romance. In \"Everything She Does is Magick,\" a trio of matchmaking witches chooses unsuspecting little Nathan McBride as the perfect mate for their baby niece. The future looks rosy indeed, except for one little catch: they must keep him a virgin!...A lady private eye on the run from some dangerous gangsters invokes a spell of protection in a fit of desperation--and conjures up a dashing musketeer looking for his damsel in distress in \"Musketeer By Moonlight.\"...And in \"The Con and the Crusader,\" Jack McCain jumps into a well-and into the past. Mistaken for a criminal, he''s headed for prison, until he''s freed-with a wedding proposal!

Stranger in Town by Maggie Shayne released on Jul 25, 2004 is available now for purchase.

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.

From USA TODAY bestselling authors comes a special 3-in-1 in which one magic candle beings hope and love to three women. Three short stories in which the wintry magic of Crescent Cove, Vermont, reaches out to touch three very different women during the holiday season.

Broken Silence by Maggie Shayne\Eileen Wilks\Anne Marie Winston released on Apr 24, 2003 is available now for purchase.

“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

Featuring a Lieutenant Eve Dallas novella and an Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter novella, this New York Times bestselling anthology of paranormal romance will transport you to a time and a place you’ve never been before… In J. D. Robb''s "Interlude in Death," Lieutenant Eve Dallas is forced to forsake duty to take down a rogue ex-cop at an off-planet police conference—and save the man she loves. In Laurell K. Hamilton''s "Magic Like Heat Across My Skin," a kidnapping brings vampire hunter Anita Blake and the two men in her life closer than a woman, a vampire, and a werewolf have ever been before. Searching the universe for a missing ship, two telepaths lose themselves in each other—mind, body, and soul in Susan Krinard''s "Kinsman." And in Maggie Shayne''s "Immortality," a man pulls a drowning woman out of the sea, a centuries-old witch with one last wish to share with him—and one last hope.