It's Braveheart meets Game of Thrones in this thrilling paranormal romance about the dragon lairds who battle for Scottish independence...and the fierce women who tame their hearts. The war for Scottish independence rages on, but it's only a matter of time before England is victorious. Exhausted and battle-weary, Highland dragon Erik MacAlasdair will face unknown seas to seek an enemy stronghold and claim a power so great it could free his beloved homeland forever. If only that kind of power didn't come with such a terrible price. Daughter of a mortal woman and an ancient dragon, Toinette has never forgotten the proud Highland master who once stole her young heart. She vows she'll gladly fight at his side. But when dark forces leave them stranded on a cursed island, it will take everything they have to defy their fate...and trust the passion that burns within the heart of every dragon.

By wing, by claw By fire, by death So long as dragons rule the skies, Scotland will forever be free. After a long and bloody war, Scotland has finally won its independence. But Highland dragon Moiread MacAlasdair knows peace balances on the edge of a rebel blade, and she will do anything to keep her homeland from falling to English control. Even if that means escorting a powerful new ally into the otherworld itself...and defending him with her life. Madoc of Avandos is on a critical mission to cement alliances against the British. Powerful men would kill to see him fail—but as he and his fiercely beautiful warrior fight their way through hostile lands, Madoc is faced with a difficult choice: sacrifice everything for the cause...or let himself burn for the love of a dragon. A Highlander romance with a fantasy twist, readers are entranced by Isabel Cooper's Highland Dragon series: "The mix of hard-headed realism and fantasy in this novel is enchanting."—ELOISA JAMES for Barnes and Noble Reviews for Legend of the Highland Dragon "Something magical happens when elements of romance and fantasy combine. Cooper's delicious Highland Dragon Rebel has it all, including a strong heroine, intriguing hero, heated sensuality, and thrilling action/adventure."—RT Book Reviews for Highland Dragon Rebel "Will keep you turning pages until you reach the very end."—Book Riot for Highland Dragon Master "Smartly written, fast-paced, and brimming over with magic and surprises, this is exactly what readers crave."—RT Book Reviews, 41⁄2 Stars, TOP PICK, for Night of the Highland Dragon

The Witcher goes fiercely feminist in this gripping paranormal romance from noted author Isabel Cooper. Raised to be weapons against the darkness, Sentinels spend their lives fighting the monsters that prey upon humanity. Their hands will shape the world, and their swords will seal its fate. A warrior lost to time... Pursuing her latest quarry deep into the wilderness, Sentinel Darya finds herself in an ancient city that should no longer exist. There she comes upon a handsome warrior in ancient clothing, held in a deathlike sleep—Amris, hero of the last great battle against the Traitor God. His discovery, and the weakening wards about the city, can only mean one thing: the Traitor is gathering his armies again, and the storms are returning. Amris has been trapped in dreamless sleep since the final battle raged centuries ago. Now he is awake...and so, it seems, is humanity's greatest threat. Determined to save the world from being swallowed by the oncoming storm, Amris and the fiercely beautiful Darya must learn to trust each other—and the powerful bond that's formed between them—as they fight their way through a land swarming with monsters in a last desperate bid to get word back to their allies before it's too late...

Raised to be weapons, Sentinels spend their lives fighting the monsters that prey upon humanity. Their hands will shape the world, and their swords will seal its fate. Fans of The Witcher and Jennifer Armentrout will love this epic tale of adventure and romance. As the Traitor God's army grows and war looms ever-closer, Sentinel Branwyn arrives in the gleaming city-state of Heliodar to ask its High Council for aid. Its youngest member, Zelen Varengir, is sympathetic to her cause, but his hands are tied by his powerful family—and when they demand he spy upon the beautiful warrior, there is little he can do but obey. But something stronger than blood draws Zelen and Branwyn together, and when Branwyn is framed for the murder of the High Lord himself, the unlikely duo must learn to trust each other if they want to discover the deep secrets hidden in the heart of the city, uncover the real enemies moving against them, and embrace the attraction neither can deny...all while facing down the return of the greatest threat the world has ever known. Readers Love the Stormbringer Series: "Gives paranormal fans everything they could wish for."—Bookpage STARRED "Cooper's worldbuilding impresses."—Publishers Weekly "Fans of The Witcher TV series will enjoy Cooper's take."—Booklist

Raised to be weapons, Sentinels spend their lives fighting the monsters that prey upon humanity. Their hands will shape the world, and their swords will seal its fate. Fans of The Witcher and Jennifer Armentrout will love this epic tale of adventure and romance. A century ago, the Traitor God's fury left the world broken by violent storms and twisted monsters born of darkness and death. Now those storms are sweeping across the continent again and it will take everything the armies of man can muster to survive. As a sworn knight, Olvir is prepared to do his part—even if that means journeying deep into the magic-tainted Battlefield to face the enemy alone. Sentinel Vivian Bathari has lost too much to allow her closest friend to make such a sacrifice on his own. Besides, there are whispers that Olvir's strange new powers are somehow connected to the Traitor God, and she'd rather be by his side should the worst occur. But as they travel deep into the heart of danger, their growing attraction burns into mutual desire, and the true depth of Olvir's connection to the evil haunting their world is made clear. In the end, Vivian will have to decide what she's willing to sacrifice to save their world...and the man she loves. Readers Love the Stormbringer Series: "Gives paranormal fans everything they could wish for."—Bookpage STARRED "Cooper's worldbuilding impresses."—Publishers Weekly "Fans of The Witcher TV series will enjoy Cooper's take."—Booklist

He Guards a Ferocious Secret In Victorian England, gossip is often as precious as gold. But the Highlanders are a more mysterious bunch. And if anyone found out that Stephen MacAlasdair really was, he'd be hunted down, murdered, his clan wiped out. As he's called to London on business, he'll have to be extra vigilant—especially between sunset and the appearance of the first evening star. Mina just wanted to find out more about the arrogant man who showed up in her employer's office. Some might say it was part of her job. She never thought the stranger would turn into a dragon right in front of her. Or that he'd then offer her an outrageous sum of money to serve as his personal secretary. Working together night and day to track a dangerous enemy, Mina comes to see a man in love is more powerful and determined than any dragon. "A genre-bending, fast-paced whirl with fantastic characters, a deftly drawn plot, and sizzling attraction."—RT Book Reviews on No Proper Lady, a Reviewers' Choice Award Winner

A Highlander romance with a fantastic paranormal twist! Readers will be entranced by Isabel Cooper's Highland Dragon series. Legend claims When Scotland fell to English rule The Highland dragons took a vow: Freedom at any price. The war may be over, but so long as English magic controls the Highlands, not even a dragon laird can keep his clan safe. Cathal MacAlasdair needs a warrior fierce enough to risk everything, yet gifted enough to outwit an enemy more monster than man. Who he needs is Sophia. Alchemist Sophia Metzger traveled to Loch Arach in search of knowledge. She never dreamed she'd learn to do battle, ride through the stars on the back of a dragon, or catch the eye of a Highland laird. But as her quest turns to sizzling chemistry and inescapable danger, she'll soon discover the thrill of being caught in a dragon's claws... What people are saying about Isabel Cooper's addictive dragon romances: "The mix of hard-headed realism and fantasy in this novel is enchanting."—ELOISA JAMES for Barnes and Noble Reviews for Legend of the Highland Dragon "Something magical happens when elements of romance and fantasy combine. Cooper's delicious Highland Dragon Rebel has it all, including a strong heroine, intriguing hero, heated sensuality, and thrilling action/adventure."—RT Book Reviews for Highland Dragon Rebel "Will keep you turning pages until you reach the very end."—Book Riot for Highland Dragon Master "Smartly written, fast-paced, and brimming over with magic and surprises, this is exactly what readers crave."—RT Book Reviews, 41⁄2 Stars, TOP PICK, for Night of the Highland Dragon

He's Out of the Highlands and on the Prowl... Regina Talbot-Jones has always known her rambling family home was haunted. She's also aware her brother has invited one of his friends to attend an ill-conceived séance. She didn't count on that friend being so handsome...and she certainly didn't expect him to be a dragon. Younger son of a family of shapeshifting dragons, Highlander Colin MacAlasdair has lived a life free of both family duty and mortal cares. Moving in and out of human society as he wishes, he takes very little seriously—until Regina drops onto his balcony one midnight, catching his attention and his interest. She's like no mortal he's ever met, and no matter how hard he tries, he can't seem to get her out of his head. Bound by circumstance, drawn by the fire awakening inside of them, Colin and Regina must work together to defeat a vengeful spirit—and discover whether their growing love is powerful enough to defy convention. Praise for Legend of the Highland Dragon, a Barnes and Noble Best Romance "The mix of hard-headed realism and fantasy in this novel is enchanting..."—Barnes and Noble Reviews "An outstanding read! ...fast-paced, smartly written...impossible to put down."—RT Book Reviews, 4 1⁄2 Stars, Top Pick!

This book investigates the internationalization of Chinese culture in recent decades and the global dimensions of Chinese culture from comparative and interdisciplinary perspectives. It covers a variety of topics concerning the contemporary significance of Chinese culture in its philosophical, literary and artistic manifestations, including literature, film, performing arts, creative media, linguistics, translations and philosophical ideas. The book explores the reception of Chinese culture in different geographic locations and how the global reception of Chinese culture contrasts with the local Chinese community. The chapters collectively cover gender studies and patriarchal domination in Chinese literature in comparison to the world literature, explorations on translation of Chinese culture in the West, Chinese studies as an academic discipline in the West, and Chinese and Hong Kong films and performances in the global context. The book is an excellent resource for both scholars and students interested in the development of Chinese culture on the global stage in the 21st Century.

Inglis, Hero-King-turned-beauty, has taken down the rime-bound Prismer—but still, she wants more. She wants to repeat the feat without the aid of any hieral menace. But that doesn’t stop the flood of letters suddenly interested in Karelia’s most eligible bachelorette! Settling down with some guy is the last thing Inglis wants, but on a quick trip back home, she and Rafinha undergo an unthinkable transformation...