Spellbound In His Arms

#1 Bestseller, Winner of the Crowned Heart Award for Excellence from InD'tale Magazine, Finalist for the 2014 RONE Award in the Mystery CategoryReporter Jackie Alexander and Detective Michael Apostolou are forced to work together to investigate the mysterious deaths of the heirs to the incredible fortune of Greek tycoon Andreas Demiris. But their suspicions and unanswered questions are devouring them, just like their rising passion for each other.

A mansion full of secrets...From the moment investigative reporter Jackie Alexander steps foot inside the mansion dominating the Demiris estate on the beautiful Greek island of Corfu, her suspicions are on high alert. This is no ordinary assignment... The life of her beloved cousin, Aphrodite, is in grave danger, as the heirs to the incredible fortune of Greek tycoon Andreas Demiris die one after the other, under mysterious circumstances...A man with secrets of his own...The only person who can help Jackie is Michael Apostolou, former Special Forces Officer and one of the finest detectives on the Athens police force. Soon enough though, Jackie realizes, that despite her simmering desire for him, she can't really trust him, as the seductive detective seems to be investigating those mysterious deaths for reasons of his own...Trusting the wrong person can be deadly...Jackie and Michael are forced to work together, but the suspicions and unanswered questions are devouring them, just like their rising passion for each other. In games like this, the stakes are high and the players are ruthless... When Jackie is kidnapped by the most dangerous player of all, time is running out, as Michael is forced to choose between jeopardizing his mission and personal quest for justice, or the life of the gorgeous intruder of his heart...

This is a novella that previously appeared in Nora Roberts' anthology, A Little Magic.

"Allie Therin built a world that came alive and flew off the pages." —Gay Book Reviews To save Manhattan, they’ll have to save each other first… New York, 1925 Arthur Kenzie’s life’s work is protecting the world from the supernatural relics that could destroy it. When an amulet with the power to control the tides is shipped to New York, he must intercept it before it can be used to devastating effects. This time, in order to succeed, he needs a powerful psychometric…and the only one available has sworn off his abilities altogether. Rory Brodigan’s gift comes with great risk. To protect himself, he’s become a recluse, redirecting his magic to find counterfeit antiques. But with the city’s fate hanging in the balance, he can’t force himself to say no. Being with Arthur is dangerous, but Rory’s ever-growing attraction to him begins to make him brave. And as Arthur coaxes him out of seclusion, a magical and emotional bond begins to form. One that proves impossible to break—even when Arthur sacrifices himself to keep Rory safe and Rory must risk everything to save him. Magic in Manhattan Book 1: Spellbound Book 2: Starcrossed Book 3: Wonderstruck Roaring Twenties Magic Book 1: Proper Scoundrels Book 2: Once a Rogue Liar City Book 1: Liar City

Conjured of equal parts mystery and romance, Adrienne Staff’s Spellbound captures the imagination and compels the heart to believe once more in a love for all time. Edward Rockford is tired of the hollow demands of society. He’s constantly surrounded and yet feels alone—until he crosses paths with a beautiful artist. Even in the shadows, Edward senses that she understands his true nature. But when he steps into her loft, Edward is stunned to see a painting that exposes a secret he’s kept from the world. Haunted by ghosts from the past, Jamie Payton devotes her life to art. But now Jamie’s paintings have taken on a life of their own—and she’s sure that her brooding admirer is somehow responsible. Edward’s demeanor is unpredictable, his sudden romantic gestures unnerving. But when all is revealed, Jamie discovers that their connection is not just undeniable . . . it’s destiny. Includes a special message from the editor, as well as excerpts from these Loveswept titles: Dream Lover, Lightning That Lingers, and The Baron.

Holly Cathers, the most powerful witch for Good in the Coven of Light, is in thrall to the coven's enemy, Michael Deveraux. Michael's son, Jer, is determined to rescue Holly, but a new warlock assumes absolute power within the coven. Original.

In 1861, Clarissa Montgomery was beside herself with grief as her husband, Charles, prepared to enlist in the Confederate Army. Raised by her Cajun grandmother in the bayous of Louisiana, Clarissa had learned the art of black magic, spells and incantations, though never really did believe in its power. But when she could not talk Charles out of going off to war, she resorted to the next best thing—she cast a spell to keep them all safe. Little could she have known the ramifications the frivolous little rhyme she just made up on the spur of the moment would have on their lives. A century and a half later, after the sudden death of her husband, the temptation to explore the historic Shenandoah Valley of Virginia was too strong for Claire LePaige to resist. Yet the closer to Shenandoah she found herself, the more eerily familiar the area seemed. And when she stumbled upon an old, ramshackle house by the river, Claire knew she had to have it even though it was rumored to be haunted by the ghost of a Civil War soldier. The children saw him . . . tried to convince her he was real. However, Claire no more believed in ghosts than she did in reincarnation. It took a series of unexplainable coincidences for Claire’s resolve to crumble.

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