Best Selling Books by Rachel van Dyken

Gabe Hyde tajil svou identitu čtyři roky – skrýval se před světem, který ho k smrti miloval – sžíraný jediným špatným rozhodnutím. Rozhodnutím, které navždycky změnilo jeho život. Předstírá, že není zničený a skrývá své pravé já i před svými nejbližšími. Jenže kdyby někdo zjistil pravdu, tak by to neohrozilo jenom jeho život – ale hlavně ten její. Saylor nechová nenávist k mužům. Ale nesnáší Gabea. Ani trochu se jí nezamlouvá, že ji přitahuje tak moc, jako ona přitahuje jeho.

"I release you..." were the last words Rosalind remembered before her world went black. Stefan, the future duke of Montmouth, no doubt thought his words were welcomed, but he couldn''t have been more wrong. Oh, he was handsome as a Norse god, but that was unimportant when her life, as well as those of her family, hung in the balance. With less than six weeks left, Rosalind has stopped believing in the fairy tale, the prince on the white horse, and the stolen kiss that would awaken her from her worst nightmares. Resigned to her fate, she waits for the inevitable curse to run its course. "We must marry at once!" Stefan declared, fully expecting Rosalind to be delighted that he had come to save her, but he was sorely mistaken. Rosalind was no simpering docile female; she was a fiery temptress with a stubborn streak only matched by his horse, Samson. Insulting, infuriating, intoxicating, and alluring enough to drive a man mad. Stefan found himself thankful for the curse that required him marry her, thankful for the betrothal contract he had so recently tried to release her from...With the fortitude of a sailor shipwrecked, abandoned, and a solider warring for his life, Stefan decides to lay siege to the greatest prize, Rosalind''s heart.

A sexy three book enemies to lovers romance with a dirty dancing twist! Spoiled Princess is what he used to call me.We were an inferno of hate and passion wound up with a dash of chaos.For four years I watched him mow my lawn.For four years I watched my friends make fun of him.For four years I hated myself for wanting him, but even more for the way I treated him.And then I had him.For one night, we put all labels away and I spent the best night of my life in his arms.Then the next day, with my secret night under lock and key, I looked the other way while my friends shamed him.But now the jokes on me, because the scrawny lawn boy who I secretly loved from afar is now the director of Hollywood''s most exclusive summer camp.And I''m on his staff.Now it''s his turn to punish me.His turn to make me pay.His turn to take his revenge after years of humiliation.He''s no longer a boy you can ridicule.But a college graduate who can have any woman he wants.I want him to look at me the way he did that one night we had together, but right nowthe look in his eyes tells me he''s going to enjoy having me under him for two straight months.I don''t know where his hatred ends, his passion begins.All I know is he wants revenge.And I''m his lucky target.

Per due anni, è come se non avessi vissuto; ero persa in un baratro di dolore, da cui credevo non sarei più riemersa. Poi ho incontrato Wes Michels. Lui è il raggio di sole che ha squarciato le tenebre della mia esistenza, la luce che mi ha ridato la speranza e la forza di ricominciare. Mi sono affidata ciecamente a lui, anche quando tutti mi dicevano di non farlo: Wes è troppo ricco, troppo impegnato a diventare la nuova stella del football e, soprattutto, troppo corteggiato per rimanere fedele a una ragazza come me. Non sanno quanto si sbagliano. Non conoscono il suo cuore e sono all’oscuro del suo segreto. Su una cosa però avevano ragione: non avrei dovuto innamorarmi di lui. Ho paura che, se resterò ancora una volta sola, sprofonderò di nuovo nel baratro. Perché adesso so che ogni giorno passato con Wes potrebbe essere l’ultimo... Letto, riletto, commentato e consigliato da legioni di fan in tutto il mondo, Ricordati di sognare è un romanzo struggente e carico di speranza. Perché quella fra Kiersten e Wes è una storia d’amore unica come ogni storia d’amore, e universale come solo le grandi storie d’amore sanno essere. Rachel Van Dyken è autrice delle serie: Ruin Ricordati di sognare Ricordati di amare Ricordati di sperare Ricordati di perdonare The Bet Quello che sei per me Cosa non farei per te Mai più senza di te

Men fall hard. Rockstars? Fall the hardest. This is the conclusion to Alec and Nat''s story. I breathed in and out for a few seconds as I waited at the end of the aisle. It felt like I was standing overlooking the edge of a cliff, and the minute I saw my future wife, I was going to freefall. The music started. Shit, I was seriously going to pass out. People stood, Demetri nodded his head and patted me on the back. And then I saw her. It was like seeing her for the first time all over again. Memories of meeting her that first day of school had me grinning from ear to ear. The local girl, who didn''t even know who I was the first time she saw me, fell for me. And in return, gave me her heart for safekeeping. I ached to touch her as she walked slowly down the aisle. Her brown eyes met mine. And I lost it. Every single fear that I was holding on to snapped. Forget drugs. Forget needing to calm down. I couldn''t stop my heart from beating out of my chest, and I didn''t want to. I just wanted to touch her, to tell her how pretty she was in her white dress. I wanted to promise her forever, I wanted to be her eternity.

What happens when an ancient god is thrust into modern-day life? Find out in Darkest Power, #1 New York Times bestselling author Rachel Van Dyken''s captivating and modern take on myths and fantasy, from gods living in Seattle to fallen angels, werewolves, vampires, and more. "...Eventually, the worship of Horus stopped. For the favored god had finally turned his back on his people-and disappeared. Until now..." What''s the god of the sky and war supposed to do when I''m stuck in modern-day Seattle with a team of immortals who''ve dropped me right in the middle of a battle between good and evil? I move in with Tarek, a werewolf, in an effort to join society and learn about modern times. Then I start my own TikTok and go to my brother''s bar to watch the ridiculous humans attempt to fall in love over and over again. Listen, I''ve already done my part in saving the world from a catastrophe a month ago-which is how I found myself in this very seat at the bar, stuck in a time that''s no longer my own. I''m bored out of my mind until I start bartending at Soul and am forced to train the new hire-Kit. She''s clumsy, shows up late to all of her shifts, constantly has it out for me, and doesn''t sleep. Ever. Which would make her a great asset, except as the full moon gets closer, she gets harder to control. When I find out the truth behind her identity, I know I must go down into the Abyss-to the immortals'' greatest enemy-to help her ascend. If she doesn''t, she''ll lose an eternity''s worth of immortality and pitch the world into chaos. And yes, going to my friends'' enemy is wrong, but I''ll stop at nothing to save her. Even if it means she dies at my hands.

Phillip Crawford, the eighth Earl of Rawlings and notorious rake of the ton, has come to the end of his rope. Out of money, out of favor, and out of luck, he wanders the streets of London in the rain, hoping to be hit by inspiration...or a runaway carriage. Something has to give. It is his father''s final cruel trick to hold his inheritance just out of reach, requiring him to marry by his next birthday in order to claim his full rights as earl. His step-mother refuses to offer him any more support. With no money, no prospects and no other place to turn, he has only two options: Marriage or debtor''s prison. The better choice seems clear enough, but with his name and reputation being attacked daily in the society papers, there''s not a proper lady in all of London desperate enough to accept him. It isn''t going to be easy, even if the reports of his exploits and rakish lifestyle are greatly exaggerated. On the other hand, debtor''s prison does start to look much more appealing when the only friends he has left decide to help him in his search for the perfect bride. Matters become much more complicated when the only woman who shows an interest in him just happens to be the young sister-in-law of the Duke of Tempest; the same man who, just months ago, had been tempted to kill him. One thing is for certain, as the Season draws to an end, Lord Rawlings will have to decide once and for all, if his wicked ways are enough to bring him contentment in life, or if a leopard really can change his spots. Or in Phillip''s case-can a devil truly be redeemed?

From New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors Carly Phillips, Rebecca Zanetti, Rachel Van Dyken, Darynda Jones, and Skye Warren... Five Dark Tales. Five Sensual Stories. Five Page Turners. Dare to Tease by Carly Phillips Brianne Prescott, publicist for Dare Nation Sports Agency, grew up the only girl with four brothers, three of whom are sports royalty. She''s a pro not just at work but at being used by men who want access to her famous family. She''s learned the hard way that everyone wants something from her, always. When Dr. Hudson Northfield rescues Bri from a homeless man outside the clinic where he works, he really notices her for the first time. Soon she''s accompanying him to New York for a family wedding, and despite her siblings'' overprotective protests, they''re falling in love. Vampire by Rebecca Zanetti Dr. Mariana Lopez has finally stopped bailing friends out of difficult situations. Well, except for substituting as the leader for another anger management group, pitching in as a campaign strategist for a prospective sheriff, and babysitting three dogs. Even with such a full life, she can feel the danger around her-a sense that something isn''t right. Nightmares harass her, until the real thing comes to life, and only the dark and sexy male sitting in her group can save her. Mafia King by Rachel Van Dyken One of the first rules they give you when you''re undercover-never fall for the enemy. I didn''t just fall for the enemy. I became what I was supposed to hate. What''s worse: I fell in love with one. I live a double life, and both sides know it''s only a matter of time before I''m forced to choose. Rebirth through mafia blood. Or death at the hands of the very government I swore to protect. The Gravedigger''s Son by Darynda Jones The job should have been easy. Get in. Assess the situation. Get out. But for veteran tracker Quentin Rutherford, things get sticky when the girl he''s loved since puberty shows up, conducting her own investigation into the strange occurrences of the small, New Mexico town. He knew it would be a risk coming back to the area, but he had no idea Amber Kowalski had become a bona fide PI, investigating things that go bump in the night. He shouldn''t be surprised, however. She can see through the dead as clearly as he can. The real question is, can she see through him? Finale by Skye Warren Francisco Castille, the exiled Duke of Linares, knows his duty. Even in modern times, the line must continue. So he''ll marry and produce an heir. Yes, a wife will fit into his well-ordered life. Instead he ends up with the brilliant pianist Isabella. Strong. Spirited. And highly disobedient. She rebels against every custom and every rule, threatening his careful balance. Francisco never backs away from a challenge. Isabella never bows down to anyone. **Every 1001 Dark Nights novella is a standalone story. For new readers, it''s an introduction to an author''s world. And for fans, it''s a bonus book in the author''s series. We hope you''ll enjoy each one as much as we do.**

Sie ist seine größte Versuchung – und sein Untergang. Der sensationelle Auftakt der Romantasy-Reihe von Rachel van Dyken. Der kleine norwegische Ort hätte Liv Antworten liefern sollen. Stattdessen trifft sie in Vonn auf eine Geschichte älter als die Zeit – unheimlich vertraut und voller uralter Geheimnisse und gefährlichem Verlangen.

Blaine Graham lost his mother when he was the tender age of eleven. Grief over the loss drove a wedge between him and his father, and soon proved too difficult for him to deal with. At the age of sixteen, he falsified his papers and made the trip across the border into Canada with his best friend to join the Royal Canadian Air Force and enter the war in Europe as a pilot. Ten years later Captain Graham finds himself flying commercial jets in Boston - his estranged father and his past life all but forgotten, until the day he receives a telegram from his dying father asking him to come home. The persistent Mara Crawford, a live-in nurse, has experienced her fair share of loss as well. Her attachment to Blaine''s father drives her desire to bring reconciliation between the two men before time runs out for her patient. But her best laid plans didn''t include falling in love again.

I am a monster. I know only pain and survival.Until the Boss''s sister walks into my life.And changes everything.This is a story of redemption.But it''s not pretty...my name is Phoenix De Lange, I died, and now I''m alive, but not living, breathing but not surviving. I am Phoenix De Lange, son to a murdered mob boss, estranged brother, horrible friend, monster in the making.And I will have my vengeance.

Credevo di non avere più nulla per cui lottare. Ma poi tu mi hai dato una nuova speranza... Per molti mesi, ho pensato di non avere più niente da perdere. Sapevo che il mio tempo era quasi finito, ma non m''importava. Poi però ho conosciuto Kiersten. Lei è la mia anima gemella, è il sole che ha sciolto il ghiaccio che mi portavo dentro. Grazie a lei ho ritrovato la forza di combattere contro la malattia che mi stava divorando, ho ritrovato la gioia di vivere. Eppure, perfino adesso che sono guarito, mi è rimasta la consapevolezza che non si dovrebbe mai dare per scontato il futuro, che si deve affrontare ogni giorno come se fosse l''ultimo. Ecco perché ho deciso di rischiare tutto e di fare una cosa folle, assurda. Una cosa che farebbe solo un uomo perdutamente innamorato. Spero solo che lei mi dica di sì... Tenero e profondo, romantico e sorprendente, questo episodio inedito della serie Ruin racconta una storia d''amore e di riscatto, ricordandoci che bisogna sempre sfruttare al massimo ogni occasione che la vita ci offre. Rachel Van Dyken è autrice delle serie: Ruin Ricordati di sognare Ricordati di amare Ricordati di sperare Ricordati di perdonare The Bet Quello che sei per me Cosa non farei per te Mai più senza di te

How thin is the line between love and hate? Find out in Ciao Bella a brand-new standalone mafia romance from Rachel Van Dyken, the number one New York Times bestselling author of the Eagle Elite series. The Five Families thought the war was over. They have no idea, I''m the very beginning. I kidnapped her to prove a point-at knife point, it seemed sharper that way. See what I did there? I used the perfect virginal daughter from one of the most powerful Families in the Cosa Nostra to fix the broken pieces, knowing that in the process-I''d spread hers for the world to see. I would embarrass her, shame her, use her, but I would never touch her... my one and only vow to her father in exchange for his allegiance. The flowers at our wedding would be extravagant-people would watch it like a celebration, she''d live it as her funeral. Call me twisted, but I thrive off her hate, I wouldn''t know what to do if I had her heart-I''m not good with pretty things I''m capable of breaking. I''ll use every single person I can to restore order... to bring about the peace that my Family deserves. But something sinister lurks in the darkness. In the end, it may not be just my Family I save but theirs as well. They say the past comes back to haunt you-that history repeats itself. Bet they never saw this coming. After all, when one Family falls-another will rise. Ciao Bella. The Rise of the De Langes

From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Rachel Van Dyken comes a new story in her Seaside Pictures series...It''s not every day you''re slapped on stage by two different women you''ve been dating for the last year.I know what you''re thinking. What sort of ballsy woman gets on stage and slaps a rockstar? Does nobody have self-control anymore? It may have been the talk of the Grammy''s.Oh, yeah, forgot to mention that. I, Ty Cuban, was taken down by two psychotic women in front of the entire world. Lucky for us the audience thought it was part of the breakup song my band and I had just finished performing. I was thirty-three, hardly ready to settle down.Except now it''s getting forced on me. Seaside, Oregon. My band mates were more than happy to settle down, dig their roots into the sand, and start popping out kids. Meanwhile I was still enjoying life.Until now. Until my forced hiatus teaching freaking guitar lessons at the local studio for the next two months. Part of my punishment, do something for the community while I think deep thoughts about all my life choices.Sixty days of hell.It doesn''t help that the other volunteer is a past flame that literally looks at me as if I''ve sold my soul to the devil. She has the voice of an angel and looks to kill-I would know, because she looks ready to kill me every second of every day. I broke her heart when we were on tour together a decade ago.I''m ready to put the past behind us. She''s ready to run me over with her car then stand on top of it and strum her guitar with glee.Sixty days. I can do anything for sixty days. Including making the sexy Von Abigail fall for me all over again. This time for good.Damn, maybe there''s something in the water.**Every 1001 Dark Nights novella is a standalone story. For new readers, it''s an introduction to an author''s world. And for fans, it''s a bonus book in the author''s series. We hope you''ll enjoy each one as much as we do.**

Hochdramatische und prickelnde Leidenschaft von USA –Erfolgsautorin Rachel van Dyken Gabe ist ein berühmter Popstar und Draufgänger. Als er die ruhige, ärmliche Musikstudentin Saylor beim Freiwilligendienst trifft, ist er sofort fasziniert von ihr. Dabei hat er mit der Liebe eigentlich genauso abgeschlossen wie mit seiner Vergangenheit als Musiker und Bad Boy. Saylor entfacht ein verloren geglaubtes Feuer in ihm, das stärker lodert, als Gabe es je erlebt hat. Ihre Beziehung könnte für beide die Rettung sein, aber zuvor müssen sie zusammen schwere Zeiten überstehen... »Kiss and keep« ist nach »Games of Love« die zweite Reihe der Autorin, die in Deutschland veröffentlicht wird. feelings-Skala (1=wenig, 3=viel): Erotik: 3, Humor: 1, Gefühl: 2

A novella that continues Wes and Kiersten''s story. They have been through so much, now it is time to embark on their happily ever after.

Jakkoli se zdá zprvu nemožné, že by mohli Lex a Gabi spolupracovat, jejich vzájemná nevraživost se časem mění v city zcela opačné. Román o vztahu, který se nejdříve jevil jako noční můra obou. Přitažlivost však byla silnější. Lex, Ian a Gabriell se znají od dětství a teď studují stejnou vysokou školu. Lex a Ian založili Společnost dohazovačů s.r.o. a na Ianovo naléhání přijali Gabi, aby s nimi spolupracovala. Jenže po dávném nezdařeném románku se Gabi a Lex nesnášejí. Teď však spolu musí nejen vydržet, ale i spolupracovat. A zatímco na povrchu bublá vztek a nenávist, oba dva vnitřně cítí, jak je to k sobě přitahuje. A k tomu, aby se Gabi mohla profesionálně zapojit, je třeba ji na vztahovou koučku zaučit. Lex je zprvu sebejistý a cynický, vše se mu ale vymyká z rukou. Tak moc, že se začíná ukazovat jeho pravá tvář...

The last thing career-driven Kessen Newberry wants is to leave her home in Colorado to spend a Season in London, far away from her job, her friends and the memories of her mother. However, her father, the Earl of Newberry, threatens to disinherit her unless she gets in touch with her British roots. She complies, but has no intention of enjoying the experience.That is until she meets Christian Vandenbrook, the arrogant and irritatingly handsome future Duke of Albany and her father''s business partner. Unfortunately, Christian hates Americans. And coffee. And apparently, Kessen.A hatred this passionate can only lead to one thing... marriage.Caught in the middle of a Regency-inspired nightmare, Kessen and Christian are forced to marry in only one week''s time. Resigned to their fate, the two resolve to give the relationship a chance-which would be much easier if everyone would stop interrupting them every time they found a moment alone.

Toxic: "Everyone has a secret...Gabe Hyde is on borrowed time. He''s been hiding his identity for over four years-hidden from the world that used to adore him--obsess over him--driven to the edge of insanity by one poor choice. But that one choice, altered the course of his life forever. Pretending isn''t all it''s cracked up to be, especially when pretending means hiding your real self from the people that care about you the most..."--Back cover.

From #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Rachel Van Dyken...Tear: A Seaside Novel. Life as a teenager is never easy. But for Natalee Murray, things have just gotten way more difficult. Bored with life, she can''t wait to graduate high school and get out of town, especially considering the famous band members from AD2 suddenly start attending her school, making her once boring life, absolutely insane.It starts with a pen. A single brush of fingers, and she is captivated.But Alec and Demetri have a dark secret, one that could shatter their reputations and Natalee''s heart. What do you do when one guy paints your life with color while the other infuses your soul with passion? How do you choose when your heart is divided?Pull: A Seaside NovelJaded rock star, Demetri Daniels, is in Hell 0́4 also known as Seaside, Oregon. Sent to rehab after nearly getting himself killed last year, his record company wants nothing more than for him to lay low, away from the limelight.Irritated and more alone than he''s ever been in his life, Demetri tries desperately to rebuild his shattered reputation as a drug addict and player, which proves to be difficult when he meets Alyssa.Alyssa is everything he should stay away from. She''s beautiful, smart, but above all else, she''s damaged. And one thing Demetri has learned is two broken hearts don''t equal a whole.In the end, he has to decide if he can rise above the life he''s created in learning from his past mistakes, or fall into the darkness of his choices.Shatter: A Seaside NovelSometimes the only way to heal... is to shatter.Rock star Alec Daniels has it all. Love, fame, money... But being in the limelight isn''t all it''s cracked up to be, and after one bad choice comes back to haunt him he is left picking up the pieces of his carefully constructed life. Now he faces the toughest decision of his life:Deal with his mistake like a man, or dive back into the dark hole of depression, drugs, and denial that have been his comfort for so long.One wrong move could destroy everything. His girlfriend, his family, and his future.Forever: A Seaside NovellaMen fall hard. Rock stars? Fall the hardest.This is the conclusion to Alec and Nat''s story.

A collection of short love stories from the authors of Beyond The Read Author Event. You''ll find your next book boyfriend here between these pages that range from steamy to the unexpected to downright scorching.

" Un style plaisant et des personnages terriblement attachants ! On se laisse emporter dans cette histoire d''amour drôle, douce et sincère. " Bookish Lifestyle Sous le feu des projecteurs, rien n''est impossible ! Se sentant responsable de la mort de ses parents, Dani s''est murée dans le silence. Malgré le soutien de sa soeur et de ses amis, la jeune femme est repliée sur elle-même. Jusqu''au jour où Lincoln Greene, étoile montante à Hollywood, la recrute au poste d''assistante le temps d''un été. Il est canon... et absolument inaccessible ! Pourtant, l''alchimie est immédiate. Tandis que Lincoln est déterminé à lui redonner goût à la vie, Dani tente désespérément de ne pas tomber amoureuse. Après tout, comment une âme rongée par la culpabilité peut-elle s''ouvrir à son âme soeur ? " Rachel Van Dyken nous livre une histoire belle et poignante à propos du deuil. " Romance Rewind " Un récit à la fois intense, romantique et amusant. Lincoln et Dani forment le plus beau des couples ! " AiraReads

Will Sutherland, ancien chanteur du groupe Adrenaline, ne s''est jamais vraiment remis de sa rupture avec l''actrice Angelica Greene. Désormais agent, il accepte malgré tout d''aider la jeune femme à relancer sa carrière et lui obtient un rôle dans un film. Will est déterminé: il conservera une relation strictement professionnelle avec celle qui a détruit leur relation. Mais il ne tarde pas à se rendre compte qu''Angelica pourrait une nouvelle fois lui voler son coeur, celui-là même qu''elle a si cruellement brisé des années auparavant...

Charlotte est une jeune journaliste de television talentueuse. Lors d''un mariage, elle retrouve Jake, un beau garcon, riche et detestable qu''elle a connu quelques annees auparavant. Elle avait alors passe une nuit avec lui, la plus belle de sa vie... et le pire lendemain matin. Revoir Jake est perturbant, mais Charlotte pense pouvoir y survivre. Jusqu''au moment ou il cesse d''agir comme un idiot et se transforme en parfait gentleman. Charlotte n''a pas oublie la blessure infligee a l''epoque et elle n''a aucune envie de retomber dans ses griffes. Mais a-t-elle reellement le choix ? Surtout si Jake est decide a la seduire a tout prix...