A Dark Love is the unforgettable debut of Margaret Carroll, an extraordinary new master who spins a tale of passion tinged with terror. Though Caroline has finally escaped her marriage to a cruel and controlling psychopath, she still lives in fear. Her husband will not rest until he finds her . . . and makes her pay.

She listened as he stepped forward with his belt, moving closer to her and crowding her with the musky scent he was wearing. She fought to hold back her fear as finally, he came to stand behind her. She felt his fingers gently combing her hair down over her shoulders. Then he started speaking slowly, his deep voice starting to shake her demeanor as he talked to her.“You didn’t marry a soft knight in shining armor that will cuddle, ignore and pet you every time you choose to deliberately get out of line. I will punish you thoroughly for your disobedience...” (DARK LOVE STORY: After playing a reckless game, a spoiled and gullible girl did not expect to find herself in a serious relationship with an intriguing and no-nonsense guy who starts to discipline her.

Now in paperback, the heartstopping finale to the New York Times bestseller Flame in the Mist-- from the bestselling author of The Wrath and the Dawn. After Okami is captured in the Jukai forest, Mariko has no choice--to rescue him, she must return to Inako and face the dangers that have been waiting for her in the Heian Castle. She tricks her brother, Kenshin, and betrothed, Raiden, into thinking she was being held by the Black Clan against her will, playing the part of the dutiful bride-to-be to infiltrate the emperor's ranks and uncover the truth behind the betrayal that almost left her dead. With the wedding plans already underway, Mariko pretends to be consumed with her upcoming nuptials, all the while using her royal standing to peel back the layers of lies and deception surrounding the imperial court. But each secret she unfurls gives way to the next, ensnaring Mariko and Okami in a political scheme that threatens their honor, their love and the very safety of the empire.

A bilingual collection of fourteen love sonnets with forty pen and ink drawings at once figurative and abstract.

A young alchemist turns to dark magic when a deadly plague sweeps through her homeland, in this epic fantasy from New York Times bestselling author Beth Revis. Seventeen-year-old Nedra Brysstain leaves her home in the rural northern territories of Lunar Island to attend the prestigious Yugen Academy with only one goal in mind: master the trade of medicinal alchemy. A scholarship student matriculating with the children of Lunar Island's wealthiest and most powerful families, Nedra doesn't quite fit in with the other kids at Yugen. Until she meets Greggori "Grey" Astor. Grey is immediately taken by the brilliant and stubborn Nedra, who he notices is especially invested in her studies. And that's for a good reason: a deadly plague has been sweeping through the north, and it's making its way toward the cities. With her family's lives--and the lives of all of Lunar Island's citizens--on the line, Nedra is determined to find a cure for the plague. Grey and Nedra grow close, but as the sickness spreads and the body count rises, Nedra becomes desperate to find a cure. Soon, she finds herself diving into alchemy's most dangerous corners--and when she turns to the most forbidden practice of all, necromancy, even Grey might not be able to pull her from the darkness.

A passionate and enthralling college romance. Two damaged souls on a path to obliteration. When they collide, will they heal each other, or are they damaged beyond repair? What's worse than losing someone you love? Blaming yourself for their death. Two years after a devastating accident, Calla is still full of guilt. But beyond the blame, other demons are prowling. Post-traumatic stress disorder. Poor grades. Insomnia. Estrangement. Calla is hopeful for a fresh start. A new beginning. She's in for an inscrutable surprise when her path collides with Ace's.Ace is an asshole-there's no denying that. He's rude, arrogant, and impulsive. A magnetic force comes out to play, hurling Calla into Ace at full speed without brakes to decelerate. And there's no fighting fate, no matter how cruel or unfair it seems. Soon, Calla is addicted. Addicted to Ace-addicted to the elation he makes her feel. And she realizes that perhaps, they aren't so different after all. However, secrets are deeply entrenched and woven through their souls. When they finally unveil, will Calla be able to look past them, or will everything shatter beneath her?

Ever experienced darkness? Inside and out?I have.I have lived in this darkness for a long time feeling like I wake up in a cave every single day and have been living there for years. But even in this dark life I still find whatever ray of light I can get. To see myself. To show everyone who I am. This is what I thought I would be doing when I got the chance to participate in a dance performance in London. To go and live my dream. But what I didn't know is that my life was about to change. By him. Herold.I know I should have stayed away from him since day one. Everyone warned me and so did he. But there was something about him that made me want to be with him. We both had our own secrets. We both shared them too. But I never should have fallen in love with him. I never should have made such mistake. He came into my life being more than just a ray of light. He made me see the world through his eyes. But I was a fool to even think I could have a normal life with him. Because at the end, he did what he promised he would do if I stayed. He promised to destroy me.And now...I am destroyed by him.

The Marino's, one of the most powerful mafia families in the entire world lead by one man. Mateo Marino, a powerful, controlling, ruthless psychopath mostly known for his atrocious ways. S'nazo, a woman who wasn't aware of how close she was to danger, having no clue whom exactly had set their sights on her. Her world is turned upside down when Mateo claims her as his giving her no choice because in his mind she already belongs to him and no one can stop him from claiming what's his.

I screwed up my perfect bachelor life in one single night. After that, I end up crashing at my cousin Charlie's house with her family, which means kids. It gets worse... Charlie doesn't care for my single life. She has it in her head I am a heartless playboy-Noah Mason will never commit to a woman. My only saving grace is Kate, Charlie's best friend. Kate is everything I need in my life right now-she's sexy, intelligent, and willing to have unadulterated fun. And we're having the time of our lives. That is until Kate dares me to commit to only one woman. My so-called victim-a Hollywood movie star. But I have to get past a roadblock first-her personal assistant. Commitment is one thing, falling in love is another. And I refuse to lose the bet. There's only one small problem.... Am I chasing the wrong woman?