British Dark

No one cared to give her a name. And his came with the weight of the world. Welcome to Thornfield where two lost souls are destined to love…no matter the cost. Orphaned as a child, Jane Doe has nothing, but desires everything life has to offer. When she’s offered work at Thornfield, a grand English manor turned hotel, she meets her match in the dark and brooding proprietor, Edward Rochester. He’s arrogant, moody, and hurtful, but as Jane’s attraction grows for this strange and powerful man, so does her spirit. Soon enough, tensions rise to breaking point, and they become embroiled ...

There is a serial killer stalking the streets of North London. His name is Derek, and already six have fallen to his blades. Driven by a sickness within his soul he hunts women, his intention, to wash away a past humiliation by drowning it in the blood of innocents, and now he has victim number seven within his sights. Her name is Lucy, and she is every bit his type. But behind her gorgeous green eyes, and perfect smile, she is hiding a terrifying secret, and Derek is about to find out as bad as he thinks he is, he cannot hold a candle to Lucy. Welcome to the world of the Fading Light. When...

A gothic murder mystery book set in Golden Friars, England, during the late 18th century. In the eerily quaint town of Golden Friars, where purple mountains and a serene lake meet, the return of Sir Bale Mardykes to his ancestral home begins a suspenseful narrative drenched in ghostly lore and family curses. Against the backdrop of centuries-old graystone houses and the lauded George and Dragon Inn, Sir Bale’s arrival stirs long-buried fears and awakens dark legends surrounding the Mardykes and Feltram families. The village is alive with whispered tales of mysterious drownings and ...

Alex Morgan. A guardian. A Watcher. Whether he wants to be or not. Six weeks after battling with ancient entities wanting to tear holes in the Threshold, private investigator Alex Morgan is still adjusting to his new reality. The elemental essence he helped capture hasn't fully relinquished its connection to him, leaving Alex with unexpected abilities that are growing stronger by the day. When a wealthy collector steals ancient seasonal vessels and kidnaps a gifted student, Alex finds himself at the center of supernatural politics. The Winter Court views him as either a valuable asset or ...

THE END OF ROMAN BRITAIN BEGINS. The story opens in 367 AD. Four soldiers - Justinus, Paternus, Leocadius and Vitalis - are out hunting for food supplies at an outpost of Hadrian's Wall, when the Wall comes under attack. The four find their fort destroyed, their comrades killed, and Paternus is unable to find his wife and son. As they run south to Eboracum, they realize that this is no ordinary border raid. Ranged against the Romans at the edge of the world are four different peoples, and they have banded together under a mysterious leader who wears a silver mask and uses the name ...

After the turmoil in New York, another hopelessly unprepared hero meets powerful, mysterious characters with the power to change the world… Wade was a world-class cynic, an office drone who was desperate to escape his life. That was before he accidentally made a deal that sent his whole life spinning out of control. Now he’s in thrall to two strong, bewitching women who call themselves Queens of the Nile. He’s also plagued by wolves, the police, witches and ex-wives. They all want to ruin him. But he can see a turning point. After all, he’s got feline alchemy on his side. Maybe he ...

"Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil." After forty-eight years of temptation, Lee has one more chance to redeem himself. Why has he been rescued on the way to serve a life sentence in prison ... by a serial killer! What does she want from him? Will he assist her in order to protect his family? Will he resist her and risk everything? Find out in the fifth instalment of The Adulterer Series. "A refreshing new take on a serial killer thriller." ★★★★★ "Ughhh! I can't tell you enough how much I love these books. Lots of twisted plots, drama, passion, lies and betrayal...

The table is set for family dinner; roast chicken, wine for them and juice for their darling boy, a vase of fresh daisies from the garden for decoration. But the food is cold, and the flowers are wilting. You might think they were sleeping in the next room, if it wasn’t for the blood dripping crimson onto the carpet.

An unlikely duo and an ice-cold murder case... Lucinda Holliday--an educated lady with fiery red hair and an aloof disposition--must bargain help from the striking-but-volatile American, Mr. Tipp: a disgraced detective turned opium addict... For he is the only man on earth who can possibly solve the mystery of her father's senseless murder. Plunge into the romance and danger of 1870's London as this incompatible pair tangle with the cold case that destroyed both their lives, all while being haunted and hunted by the most elusive and insidious murderer in the world.

I'm about to jump into the canal and pull her to safety when I stop at the edge of the towpath. What will happen if I do? The seventh exciting installment of The Adulterer Series. Find out what might have been if Lee had made a different choice and rescued Sophia, his pregnant blackmailer, instead of watching her drown. Will he save his marriage? Will his wife’s secret life remain hidden? Will anybody die … this time? Praise for Sam Anthony: If Stephen King were to write a psychological thriller romance, this would be it. ★★★★★ Not my usual read … but the ending … Wow! ★...

The past isn't always how we picture it. Thirty years after his father’s death, a drifter stumbles across a painting that changes everything. The man in the portrait looks exactly like his father… only older than he was when he died. As he digs into the painting’s origins, he uncovers a trail of secrets, lies, and a love story buried beneath the ashes. The Painting is a haunting story of memory, loss, and the lies we live with.

Every girl needs a knight in shining armor.... When kitchen witch Gwen Young discovers the spirit of King Arthur in the suit of armor that stands in her cafe only an hour after finding a dead body in the library, she knows it's going to be a very strange day....

After reuniting with her lover, Jane Doe thought she finally found her place in life. She has a name, a family and a declaration of love from the enigmatic Edward Rochester, but in a single moment of violence, everything is destroyed. In the aftermath, she’s has no choice but to flee Thornfield if she hopes to save herself from the same darkness that has claimed him. Alone and afraid, Jane turns to the only person she knows can help, John Rivers. He gladly offers her refuge at his art studio and it is here she hopes to find the way forward into a new life… but Thornfield and the secrets...

All her life, all Jane Doe has ever wanted was a name, a family and someone to love. She’s suffered many hardships, but none have come close to her treatment at the hands of the enigmatic Edward Rochester. The only thing Jane wants to do is love Edward openly, but he has forced her to keep their budding romance hidden. Despite giving him an ultimatum, his will is set in stone and he refuses. His secrets run so deep they’ve driven a wedge between their hearts, keeping them apart but still longing for one another. Driven by death, madness, rivalry, violence and love, their story ...

The eternal lovers. Lilith in Heaven - and Longinus in Hell. Never to meet again. Satan's fury is terrible to behold. He seeks revenge for Lilith's defection and is gathering the Fallen to attack Purgatory. Archangel Michael will lead the angelic host and confront the demonic hordes on the field of battle. But the Great Dragon has laid a deadly trap for the Heavenspawn, one that will change the balance of the cosmos. The die is cast, and the harridans of Fate are watching and waiting. Longinus must escape from Asmodeus’ clutches and run the bloody gauntlet of Hell to save his friends on ...

From New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Josie Litton Welcome to the Odalisque, the world’s most exclusive club intime. Kindly leave your inhibitions at the door (clothing is optional). If this is your first visit, a few words of explanation may be in order. The tall, lithely muscular and all-around stunningly handsome man lounging at the bar is the club’s founder and owner, Lucius Belmont. “Luscious Lucius” some call him. Others are more inclined to mutter about his resemblance to Lucifer. A word to the wise, enjoy your visit but do nothing to vex him. Especially not ...

Stella loves her life in London, being far from the foul-mouthed, flame-haired grandmother who raised her. Then, she gets the dreaded call in the middle of the night, and finds herself living with Gina in the crazy coastal town of Mapton on Sea.

Arthurian tradition has followed two distinct paths. Medieval romance depicts the spectacular capital of Camelot and a land of armored knights, jousts, and fantastical adventures. More recent researchers have focused on identifying the real King Arthur, if such a person existed, in the early days of the Dark Ages. Dark Age Monarch: The Reign of King Arthur blends the two strands together in an inventive re-telling that maintains elements of the traditional tale but set in a historical perspective—with a bit of magic thrown into the mix. Following the Roman exodus in the early 5th Century,...

In Parliament Ltd, investigative journalist Martin Williams reveals the true extent of greed and corruption in Westminster. Containing explosive new revelations about the activities of those at the top, this is a shocking untold tale that goes to the rotten heart of British politics.

"A masterpiece!" Colin Quinn "The Irish family at the heart of this hilarious novel is so tawdry and despicable, it's a wonder they don't kill off each other in the first few pages. ...The central figure is Ursula, whose husband had won the lottery and has since gambled away much of the winnings. Ursula's new (and fading) riches have strained many of her personal relationships, particularly with her sister-in-law, Fionnuala, a first-rate villain who concocts get-rich-quick schemes based on the misery of others. ...Once the vulgarity and shenanigans set in, the novel is as absorbing as it is...