New Releases by Melissa Marr

From New York Times bestselling author Melissa Marr comes a steamy tale of forbidden romance. NY publishing is Greta Clayborne’s life, and she’s on a high since she edited a hot new series that was just adapted for television. In her career, everything is on track. On the relationship front, there are no relationships, not since she had her heart broken. Now Greta uses a dating app, Sappho’s Kiss Society, for casual connections. That’s all the tattooed taciturn Lee was supposed to be when Greta invites the enigmatic woman to her hotel room, expecting to never see her again. Kaelee has more secrets than truths. She changed her name, finished a couple degrees, and just sold her book in a deal that will replace the money she’s spent on her tiny studio during grad school. Her life is writing, teaching, and too much time at the gym. But after she meets “Marie” on her app, she can’t get the curvaceous woman out of her mind. Long distance chat lead to another meeting, and the two discover that they both want more. Maybe. The possibility of something real seems in reach—until Kaelee walks into her meeting with her editor only to find that woman she’s starting to fall for is her editor. Now Greta’s career and reputation are at risk, but when Kaelee’s wealthy and influential family shows up to put a stop to the “embarrassment” of writing sapphic fiction, Greta has to decide what matters more: her heart or her career. At the Publisher''s request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Mistakes Were Made meets Delilah Green Doesn''t Care in a charming lesbian romance from New York Times bestselling author Melissa Marr Hot new author and her lead actress stun fans in a secret wedding—is it all a publicity stunt? Or something more... On a whim—and hoping to pay off the hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt her grifter father left behind—Victorian history professor Toni Darbyshire sells her lesbian detective novel in a massive deal. Suddenly thrust into the overwhelming new world of publishing, plus a television adaptation, Toni’s life gets even more complicated when her one-night stand turned pen pal (and the namesake for her main character) shows up in person for casting of the show. Aspiring actress Addie’s had a crush on the professor ever since she watched her lectures on the Victorian era to prep for a stage role. Now, getting cast in Toni’s TV series could be her big break. But Addie’s in over her head when promo pictures of their fake Victorian wedding go viral. She could lose more than just her heart ... and her historically accurate underthings. At the Publisher''s request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Enemies become lovers, rivalry turns to romance, and convenient marriages create true love in these 12 addictive Romantasy tales. Featuring Olivie Blake, Kelley Armstrong, Katherine Arden, Hannah Nicole Maehrer, Tasha Suri, Melissa Marr and more. Fall in love with these twelve gorgeous Romantasy stories from bestselling and beloved authors. Lost lovers return for a second chance –u200b but what are their motives? Academic rivals compete for a prestigious position, but their sizzling chemistry might get in the way. A monster slayeru200b posing as an unwitting sacrifice meets an intriguingly moral prince. From relationships caught u200bin disparate timelines to ghostly ballrooms and dragons that need rescuing from princesses, this anthology gives you an inventive new spin on all your favorite tropes, and much more that you’ve never seen before. FEATURING BRAND-NEW STORIES FROM: Olivie Blake A. G. Slatter Tasha Suri Katherine Arden Kelley Armstrong Hannah N. Maehrer Melissa Marr Megan Bannen Kelly Andrew Kamilah Cole A. C. Wise Eliza Chan

The Magicians meets One Last Stop in the sequel to Remedial Magic by New York Times bestselling author Melissa Marr! After discovering she''s a witch and being whisked away to the magical land of Crenshaw, Ellie wants nothing more than to spend time with her new wife, Prospero, who has magically altered Ellie''s memories to convince her of exactly that. Prospero herself is guilt-wracked after erasing Ellie''s memories and being forced into a sham marriage with the woman she loves for real. But Crenshaw is dying, poisoned by Prospero''s enemies who want their community to return to the human world, and she will do anything to save it. The most powerful witch in anyone''s memory is in Prospero''s home, in her bed, with no idea that she''s a prisoner there... yet. As the very fabric of their world is being destroyed, Ellie and Prospero must find a way to work together and save the world, and themselves. At the Publisher''s request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Quando Harleen accetta di partecipare a un test clinico insieme alla sua ragazza, Pamela, spera di trovare un modo per avere qualche soldo in più in tasca e anche per tenere l''ansia sotto controllo. Si ritrova invece con enormi vuoti di memoria e souvenir rubati a un ragazzo di nome Jack, che non ha mai incontrato. Presto Harleen scoprirà di condividere la sua esistenza con Harley, una ragazza selvaggia e disposta a tutto pur di ottenere ciò che vuole (compreso salvare i coniglietti). Insomma, il suo esatto contrario. Harley è puro caos con un bel vestito e rischia di far deragliare la vita di Harleen. Eppure, forse, non è poi così cattiva nemmeno lei… Melissa Marr, autrice del romanzo urban fansasy Wicked Lovely, e la disegnatrice Jenn St-Onge raccontano il viaggio di formazione di una ragazza che imparerà come bene e male non siano sempre bianco e nero (e rosso)! [VOLUME UNICO. CONTIENE: THE STRANGE CASE OF HARLEEN AND HARLEY (2024)]

Un álbum tierno y pertido a partes iguales para mostrar que hay muchos tipos de familias. De camino a la escuela, Pío se da cuenta de que a sus compañeros los acompañan su mamá, su papá o sus hermanos. Pero él tiene dos mamás. Osito le pregunta si quiere que le preste a su hermano, y Pío le dice que no, porque a él le gusta ser pollito único. Aunque le fascina ver que hay familias que nadan o que vuelan, otras con dientes y otras con pico, está contento de ser un pollito y estar con la familia que le quiere. Un álbum para enseñar: - La persidad de las familias: grandes, pequeñas, monoparentales, LGBT+, etc. - Valores clave como la tolerancia y la empatía. - A disfrutar de aquello que nos une y aquello que nos hace únicos.

The clash of ancient rules and modern expectations swirl together in this cool, urban 21st century faery tale.

A new YA take on how Harleen became Harley! When Harleen signs up to participate in a clinical research trial with her girlfriend, Pamela, her only goals are extra cash and a chance to control her anxiety. But what she gets instead are increasingly larger gaps in her memory and stolen mementos from some guy named Jack. Soon, Harleen discovers she’s sharing her life with Harley—a take-no-prisoners, who-cares-about-attendance, maybe-we-oughtasave- the-bunnies kind of girl. She is the opposite of Harleen in every way. And although she’s throwing Harleen’s life completely off track, maybe she ain’t so bad either…New York Times bestselling author Melissa Marr (Wicked Lovely) and celebrated artist Jenn St-Onge (Bingo Love) explore the twisted transformation from Harleen to Harley in this compelling YA graphic novel!

The thrilling finale to the series that''s "Norse mythology brought to life . . . ideal for Percy Jackson fans" from the New York Times–bestselling authors ( Kirkus Reviews). Thirteen-year-olds Matt, Laurie, and Fen have beaten near-impossible odds to assemble their fellow descendants of the Norse Gods and complete epic quests. Their biggest challenge lies ahead: battling the fierce monsters working to bring about the apocalypse. But when they learn that Matt must fight the Midgard Serpent alone and Fen and Laurie are pulled in other directions, the friends realize they can''t take every step of this journey together. Matt, Laurie, and Fen will each have to fight their own battles to survive, to be true to themselves, and to one another—with nothing less than the fate of the world hanging in the balance.

Celebrate the many wonderful ways families are unique and chickens are adorable! On the way to school, Little Chick notices all the other kids are traveling with a mom or a dad, a big brother or a big sister. Little Chick doesn’t have a dad or siblings. He has two moms. His friend asks: Want to borrow a bear brother? No! Little Chick likes being an only chick. Although he’s fascinated to see that some families swim together and some fly, some have teeth and some have beaks, he’s happy to be a chicken—and to be right where he’s meant to be—with the family that loves him.

“No one builds worlds like Melissa Marr.” ―Charlaine Harris, New York Times bestselling author Download a FREE sneak peek today! The Magicians meets One Last Stop in this brand-new fantasy romance Remedial Magic, about an unassuming librarian who 1) has fallen in love with a powerful witch; 2) has discovered that she is a witch; and 3) must attend magical community college to learn how to save her new world from complete destruction by New York Times bestselling author Melissa Marr! Ellie loves working in her local library in the small town of Ligonier. She loves baking scones and investigating the mysterious and captivating in her spare time. And there is nothing more mysterious and captivating than the intriguingly beautiful, too properly dressed woman sipping tea in her library who has appeared as if out of nowhere. The pull between them is undeniable, and Ellie is not sure that she wants to resist. Prospero, a powerful witch from the magical land of Crenshaw, is often accused of being... ruthless in her goals and ambitions. But she is driven to save her dying homeland, and a prophecy tells her that Ellie is the key. Unbeknownst to Ellie, her powers have not yet awakened. But all of that is about to change. At the Publisher''s request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

A sea-faring girl and her friends take on pirates and grown-ups, and bond with dragons, as they work to make the world a better place, in this spellbinding fantasy by New York Times bestselling author Melissa Marr. Otter (short for Ottilie) is a girl who is most comfortable on her family’s ship, the Tempest, where she and her fathers collect the dragon hides that protect the queen’s guards. But all is not well in the kingdom, and it’s not clear if the queen is to blame. The streets are full of homeless kids, and now one of them, a street-smart boy called London, has stowed away on the Tempest. He befriends Otter, and soon they realize that the fate of the kingdom needs to be in the hands of the kids. For in every tight spot—during pirate attacks and navigating the magical land of the Netherwhere, where they get ship-wrecked—it is the quick-witted kids who save the day. As they work to fight injustice and protect the defenseless, they earn the respect of the realm’s most magical creatures—dragons and gargoyles—who all bond together as a force for good. Melissa Marr spins another fabulous fantasy, centered on family and friends, and introduces readers to the most splendid magical creatures.

Death or Flight? Hexed or Hunted? This is not the honeymoon Gen and Eli were planning. In the third novel in a new faery and fanged world written by the author of the internationally bestselling Wicked Lovely series, half-dead witch Geneviève Crowe makes her living beheading the dead--and trying to juggle her new duties as a faery princess now that she''s married Eli Stonecroft, a faery prince who was in self-imposed exile in New Orleans. But monsters have no patience with royal obligations, and the same creature who once hunted her great-times-great grandmother is now trying to put Gen in the ground. When the relentless monster from her family''s past decides to hex Geneviève, she''s forced to go on the run or expose how much power she''s started amassing. Her royally impatient uncle-in-law, the faery king, has already threatened her and Eli. BONUS CONTENT: Includes the novella "Champagne and Commitments"

Gorgeous photographs and an evocative text sing the praises of a real-life herd of wild horses running free in Arizona, in this ode to the beauty of these glorious creatures. Between one breath and the next, / the Wild Horses appear. Gliding through trees, / weaving between cactus and rock. In beautiful poetry and vivid photographs, Melissa Marr shares her feelings of awe while watching a real-life herd of majestic wild horses in Arizona. When they appear, the wind itself seems to stand still. They are grand in their movements as they do all the things horses do--splash through rivers, care for young, stomp and whinny. It is clear they are not tame, and this is part of their beauty and power. How lucky are we to be able to witness their strength and speed and magnificence!

The three Faery Bargains novellas in a book length collection (also available in paperback & hardcover). "Blood Martinis & Mistletoe" (Set after book 1) Half-dead witch Geneviève Crowe makes her living beheading the dead--and spends her free time trying not to get too attached to her business partner, Eli Stonecroft, a faery prince in self-imposed exile in New Orleans. A walking-dead relative and a deadly but well-paying job make the holidays a lot more complicated than anyone needs. With a killer at her throat and a blood martini in her hand, Geneviève accepts what seems like a straight-forward faery bargain. Eli''s terms might make the holidays a little more bearable, but if she can''t figure out a way to escape this faery bargain, she''ll be planning a wedding soon. "Daiquiris & Daggers" (Set after book 2) A fun spa weekend away with friends in a city free of monsters, what could be better? Gen''s necromancy had been on the fritz, so a recharge sounds perfect-until she arrives in San Diego to discover that either the spa is too steps beyond weird or there''s magic afoot "Champagne & Commitments" (Set right before book 3) Bonded for eternity isn''t enough for family and friends--or her future citizens. It''s time to plan a wedding ceremony. Unfortunately there isn''t enough champagne available to deal with an undead-great-grandmother, a faery king who''s trying to romance Gen''s assistant, and a city where Halloween is a holiday worth dying to enjoy.

Katherine has spent her life aware that her bloodlines are only half-mortal. When one of the creatures she''s been hiding from discovers her in the desert, she expects danger-instead, she feels fascinated by Uri in a way she never dreamed possible. But the appearance of Urian-son of the former Dark King-has brought the Faery Courts into conflict. Soon, the new lovers are drawn into fights and flights as secrets are revealed. Neither family ties nor accidental love can keep the balance between the courts now that the Dark Sun has returned.

"The Summer King rarely missed his Mother''s court. Keenan had been born as the child of Summer and Winter. He chose sunlight, that was the secret no one seemed to realize: He could have chosen ice. Sometimes he thought he could have been happier in the Winter Court, but he had a duty to the leaderless Summer Court. Summer had needed him, and Keenan wanted to matter."--Back cover.

Girls Night Out has never been so much fun--but what are they going to do with all these bodies? New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Authors Kelley Armstrong, Jeaniene Frost, and Melissa Marr deliver a sexy summer read with this novel-length anthology containing three all-new stories from their Cursed Luck, Night Huntress, and Faery Bargains worlds. Kennedy, Cat, and Gen are just trying to enjoy their respective getaways, but when immortals, vampires, and witches come out to play, things are bound to go awry. Let the supernatural hijinks begin! "A hoot with a wide array of baddies, and a superb collection of paranormal female dynamos!"--Fresh Fiction

“Unique and gripping.”—Tamora Pierce New York Times bestselling author Melissa Marr invites readers into a magical world where stone gargoyles live among humans, ferocious water horses infiltrate the sea, and school hallways are riddled with magic wards--and where a group of young heroes seeking justice discovers those very creatures are the best of allies. Twenty years ago, a door opened between the world of humans and the Netherwhere, allowing all kinds of otherworldly creatures entry. Some, like the kelpies and fairies, who like to bite, are best avoided. But the gargoyles are wise and wonderful, and show a special affection for humans. Vicky has grown up under the watchful eye of a gargoyle named Rupert, and excels at sword-fighting and magic. But there''s so much she doesn''t know--like why her mother, once one of the queen''s elite Ravens, keeps Vicky hidden away and won''t let Vicky train at the elite Corvus school where girls with her gifts perfect their skills. But when a horrific tragedy occurs, Vicky knows it’s finally time to use her gifts, and that the only place she should be to avenge the crime against her family is at Corvus. There she bands together with a former street thief and an alchemy student to figure out whom they can trust in a place that''s rife with intrigue and secrets. And all the while, the gargoyles watch and nudge. Time’s not linear to them, so they know change comes in ripples. With their steadying influence, Vicky and her friends just might be the generation to expose the court’s secrets and ensure a better future for both worlds.

Half-dead witch Geneviève Crowe makes her living beheading the dead--and spends her free time trying not to get too attached to her business partner, Eli Stonecroft, a faery prince in self-imposed exile in New Orleans. After a faery bargain gone wrong, a walking-dead relative and a deadly but well-paying job make juggling the holidays, romance, and work a lot more complicated than anyone needs. With a killer at her throat and a blood martini in her hand, Geneviève accepts what seems like a straight-forward faery bargain. Eli''s terms might make the holidays a little more bearable, but if she can''t figure out a way to escape this faery bargain, she''ll be planning a wedding after the holidays. “I loved The Wicked and The Dead! A sassy, ass-kicking heroine, a deliciously mysterious fae hero, and a wonderful mix of action and romance. Add that to Melissa’s usual great world-building, and I’m already looking forward to book 2!” – Jeaniene Frost, NYT Bestselling Author

Of Maidens & Swords: A Story Collection This collects Melissa Marr''s 2019 & 2020 short stories, including the three Wicked Lovely Stories: Love Hurts, Winter Dreams, and Summer Bound, as well as other fantasy short stories: "Nameless" (in The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction), "The Devil''s Due" (in Once Upon a Ghost anthology), "Knee Deep in the Sea" (n Lightspeed Magazine), and "Of Roses and Kings" (Tor).

A loving mama has fun sharing the various animals her growing child resembles, in this delightful companion to Bunny Roo, I Love You. When you touched the water, you squawked and splashed. I thought you''d become a duckling, so I jumped in to play with you. It''s hard to keep up with an energetic toddler, and as an adoring mom tries to, she describes all the frisky young animals her little one reminds her of--from a hopping frog and a squirming snake, to her adorable cuddly bunny.

u003cbu003eA contemporary Bluebeard story set in the shadowy edges of New Orleans’ French Quarter by the New York Times best-selling author Melissa Marru003c/bu003e After receiving a lead from an unlikely source, Juliana, the mortician tasked with the bodies of victims of the "Carolina Creeper", the South’s most notorious serial killer in decades, sets off to New Orleans in search of Theresa Morris, an heiress and presumably the Creeper’s only surviving victim. Theresa now goes by “Tess” and is a shadow of her former heiress self. She’s also being pursued by famous novelist Michael, who sets his sights on Tess as the muse of his work-in-progress, oblivious to her former identity. As Michael gets closer to Tess and begins to put the pieces of her traumatic past together, Juliana zeroes in on her whereabouts. They don’t know it, but the three of them are on a collision course, hurtling straight into the Creeper’s path.

Enter a new faery world written by the author of the internationally bestselling Wicked Lovely series..Half witch, half killer, wholly unpreparedly for a Faery Bargain...Geneviève Crowe makes her living beheading the dead in near-future New Orleans. Draugr, again-walkers, are faster and stronger than most humans, but not venomous until they are a century old. Until then, they shamble and bite. Geneviève''s magic has gone sideways, and the only person strong enough to help her is the one man who could tempt her to think about picket fences: Eli Stonecroft, a faery who chose to be a bar-owner in New Orleans rather than live in Elphame.When human businessmen start turning up as draugar, the queen of the again-walkers and the wealthy son of one of the victims, both hire Geneviève to figure it out. Neither her heart nor her life are safe now that she''s juggling a man, murder, and magic."I loved The Wicked and The Dead! A sassy, ass-kicking heroine, a deliciously mysterious fae hero, and a wonderful mix of action and romance. Add that to Melissa''s usual great world-building, and I''m already looking forward to book 2!" - Jeaniene Frost, NYT Bestselling Author

After centuries of frolicking as a Summer Girl, Siobhan isn''t sure she''s ready for her new life. Promoted to Summer Court advisor alongside Tavish, Siobhan suddenly has responsibilities and a chance at romance--until she and Tavish are at odds as they help guide their queen through a life-changing revelation. Aislinn, former mortal and current Summer Queen, thought she''d already faced the most difficult obstacles fate could throw her way. Losing her humanity, becoming a queen, loving someone who spends fifty percent of his time in another world, facing the embodiment of war in a battle, Aislinn is ready to make sense of her new "normal." No one is prepared when the former Dark King, Irial, arrives with a secret that could challenge the delicate balance between the Faery Courts. This short story bridges the time between "Love Hurts" (the short story set after the original Wicked Lovely series, included at the end of all editions of COLD IRON HEART, and the next Wicked Lovely novel). "Summer Bound" will be available in ebook only in 2020.

Melissa Marr''s Tor.com Original short story, "Of Roses and Kings", is a dark, skewed take on Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Alice is now the Red Queen, and her maid must tread the fine line between favor and blame in this strange world. “To the dungeon.” Those were the last words she said to me, and the reasons for them should be what I ponder... At the Publisher''s request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.