An old secret, a new mystery, and dangerous passion buried in the ashes of an historic fire -- ashes that become embers, easily fanned into flames .... To Meg Hazard, it seemed like a good idea at the time: squeezing her extended family into the back rooms of their rambling Victorian home and converting the rest of the house into a Bed and Breakfast in the coastal town of Bar Harbor, Maine. But that was before the leaky roof, the balky furnace, and the fuel oil spill in the basement. That was before the inheritance of an exquisite, museum-quality dollhouse with a haunting story of its own to tell. And that was before her much-loved, much-younger and very beautiful sister Allie fell in love with Chicago cop Tom Wyler, who was there simply to put himself back together physically and emotionally after a shattering episode of violence back home. Meg, the Responsible One, has complete sympathy for everyone. What she doesn't have is complete control over her emotions .... Reviews: "A deft blend of mystery and romance ... Stockenberg, who won a RITA [for Emily's Ghost], is sure to win more kudos for her latest." --Publishers Weekly "A well-written, engaging story of two caring people who have all but given up on finding love." --Library Journal "All the ingredients that whisper 'best seller' ... reading Embers is a night of pure pleasure." --Gothic Journal "Embers is a delight -- a beautifully crafted, wholly involving story that explores the complexities of family, sisters and love, creating relationships that sparkle with warmth, wit, and authenticity. I thoroughly enjoyed it." --Katherine Stone "Antoinette Stockenberg has become a major force in women's contemporary mainstream romantic fiction. Embers is a moving work involving obsession, betrayal, and thwarted passions ... The chilling use of supernatural elements to emphasize the events of the past only enhances a book that has 'classic' written all over it." --Affaire de Coeur

When fire meets ice, forbidden love will scorch enemy clans. Banished from a den of dragons. The last hope to save his lineage. Nik, the youngest Draken warlock, was mysteriously exiled as a child. After a decade away, he's summoned home to Paris where his brother Bram leads the dragon clan. But Nik's world turns upside down when he meets a fierce, mysterious woman--Sam. Her strength will empower him as their two warring lineages, the Draken and rival Ursa clans, clash in the fiercest battle. The clan's most promising witch. Her enemy’s greatest weakness. Samara, Princess of the Ursa clan, is forced to join her brother King Gavriil Alexeev in Paris. Sneaking out to a nightclub, she meets handsome stranger Nik. But when their prelude to a one-night stand becomes Sam's greatest love, she learns Nik belongs to their rival Draken clan. Will she follow her heart, going against her loyalty to her family? Sparks fly when a headstrong dragon shifter and a rebellious witch cross paths in the Parisian nightlife, kindling an all-consuming love that blazes between two rival shifter clans. As loyalties are tested and long-buried vendettas resurface, their forbidden bond threatens to either unite or destroy the packs. **** Embers of Fate is a fast-paced dragon shifter romance filled with steamy fated mates, forbidden lovers, dark secret, political intrigue and is recommended for +18. It’s the third installment in the Bad Boy Shifters series. While it can be read as a standalone, reading the full series in order, along with the Unnatural Brethren series is highly advised! ****

From a New York Times–bestselling author, a demon fighter battles supernatural forces with the help of a strong ally in this paranormal romantic thriller. Ivy thought that she and Adrian had conquered their fates. Yet with thousands of innocents still trapped in the demon realms, she’s determined to locate the final hallowed weapon and harness its unparalleled power to free them. But the last relic nearly put Ivy in the grave—there’s probably no coming back from this one. Adrian’s dark lineage has made him the most powerful of his kind, yet even his incredible abilities might not be enough now. Instead, the treacherous fate he has fought so hard to escape might be the only way he can save Ivy. Their undeniable bond has been tested before, but never with so much on the line. Now fate will come head-to-head against true love, and nothing they’ve endured can prepare Ivy and Adrian for the unthinkable choices they’ll face . . . Brightest Embers is the captivating conclusion to Jeaniene Frost’s Broken Destiny series! Praise for The Beautiful Ashes, book one of the Broken Destiny series: “A pure stunner . . . Frost skillfully balances passion and peril in an attention-grabbing story that's exciting from the first page.” —Publishers Weekly (Starred Review) “Jeaniene Frost brings her signature wit, sizzle and extraordinary imagination to this epic new series.” —Jennifer L. Armentrout, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of the Blood and Ash series “Fans of the Twilight books and other paranormal romances will eat this one up.” —School Library Journal

I was trapped in nightmares of blood and fire, battles fought and lost, women kneeling before violent men. The only way to end it was to burn it all down. The only way to end the nightmare was with fire. This is the third and final book in the Ember Glen dystopian dark romance trilogy. The books must be read in order. Mercy and Arlo's journey begins with Spark of Madness (Ember Glen, Book 1). AUTHOR NOTE: This is a dark romance series that involves many triggering elements which may be upsetting for some readers. A complete list of tropes and triggers can be found on the author's website. READING ORDER Book 1: Spark of Madness Book 2: Blaze of Misery Book 3: Embers of Mercy

Flames to Embers is a collection of thirty-six poems written over twelve years and presented in the order that they were conceived. Most of the poems are inspired from the poets own experience in the matters of the heart, from teenage till adulthood. A few are impersonated stories of people he observed or characters he conjured. The impulse behind each of them has been revealed in the penultimate section of the book, followed by his smaller, more candid musings. The flames of love, hope, and empathy burn in you and me. But what happens when someone stomps on them- without a second thought? Do we stop burning? Do those emotions die? No. The flames turn to embers, seething underneath the ash, glowing bright red like a wounded heart.

Embers and Vapour is a collection of different colours viz. Blue - the agony Green - the revenge Yellow - the healing Red - the advent of love Each colour has a significance of itself. Every relationship is a witness to these colours. In our lives, every colour presents itself for a fixed duration until the other colour takes its place. Let’s celebrate this festival of colours

Five years have passed since Elizabeth, Isaac, and Kaylein's lives were torn apart. The kingdom rests at peace, but the scars left by the war still mark each of them deeply. Restored to the feudal hierarchy against their will, Isaac and Kaylein exercise what power they have to temper the reach of Duke Francis and the newly ennobled Lord Edward. Meanwhile, Elizabeth strives to put the past behind her, praying that her family will not have its heart ripped out a second time. Despite fate having pulled the three apart, their paths intertwine once more when a growing rift within the church places Kaylein at odds with Lord Edward and his powerful benefactors. A secret from her past threatens to upend both her and Elizabeth's lives should it come to light, and Edward has the scent of it. Together once again, the three friends struggle to piece back some of what was broken, but with so much lost, is there any hope of a return to better days? The stories of Elizabeth, Isaac, Kaylein, and Edward are about to reach their end. Set in a fictional medieval kingdom, The Book of Roses tells the story of four young people searching for safety, love, and belonging in a world rife with injustice. Can a good heart still flourish in an age of darkness?

Fire. Water. Burn. In the two months since the All Hallows' Eve party, Tally has courted Haru, buying expensive gifts, taking the two of them to upscale restaurants and trying to find a balance in earning Haru's fragile trust while being new parents to the Cohen joeys. Tally sees hope in the new domesticity the family has settled into, despite having some bumps along the way. Gifts and treats have satisfied Haru's otter, but the human half remembers the brutal lessons of giving their trust away. How can two lijun who barely know each other anticipate what will happen when times get tough? There are circumstances Tally doesn't understand yet, and Haru struggles to find their feet with an Urusar who doesn't know the rules. A revelation not only throws the tentative relationship between them askew, but also starts Tally and Haru down a path the two of them can't escape, one so heart-wrenching Haru's not sure their heart will survive. Traditionalist concerns that have always nipped at the Bastille clan's heels come roaring to the forefront with demands and ultimatums. Tally needs to fall in line or face further threats to his otter, his family and his clan. Haru needs to find the strength to believe in the good despite the bad. In an environment where it's vital to know ally from foe, Tally and Haru need to stand united or watch the community Tally's family has built fall under the thumb of heartless, greedy autocrats.

I’m Ava Locke. Three months ago, my worst nightmare came back to life. But with Kian’s help and Will’s unwavering support, I managed to take out Veynix the Venomous for good. Too bad Talon, Landshaft’s elite assassin and poison masters, won’t go away. A new drug is sweeping Boston. And unfortunately for me and the other Hunters here, once infected, there’s nothing any of us can do but wait to see if we burn, too. To make matters worse, the Fire Circle has called in a team from Hydron, a Water Circle-CIA operation outside our jurisdiction, to consult. Talon is still working on their plan, but the only thing we know is that it somehow involves Ember witches. Unfortunately, the surprises Talon keeps bringing are nothing compared to the one awaiting me at Headquarters when I return. Because as it turns out, the most dangerous thing to you is also the closest. Maybe I’ve been burning all along.

The final book in the Crimson Empire trilogy, a game-changing fantasy epic featuring an unforgettable warrior. Former warrior queen and now pariah, Cold Zosia wakes in the ashes of a burning city. Her vengeance has brought her to this -- her heroic reputation in tatters, her allies scattered far and wide, and her world on the cusp of ruin. General Ji-Hyeon has vanished into the legendary First Dark, leaving her lover Sullen alone to carry out the grim commands of a dead goddess. The barbarian Maroto is held captive by a demonic army hell-bent on the extermination of the Crimson Empire, and only his protégéé Purna believes he can be saved. Zosia must rally her comrades and old enemies one last time, for what will prove the greatest battle of her many legends. . .if anyone lives to tell it.