Jeannie Lin

A second chance at love, or will his need for revenge steal away their one chance at happiness? The latest story in the bestselling Lotus Palace Mystery series. Three years ago, Pearl and Lu Xian were forced together by tragedy and formed an unexpected bond. After they were abruptly torn apart, Pearl returned to her life as a courtesan and was left wondering what could have been. Once a promising scholar, Lu Xian threw away his future to avenge his fathers murder. After being in exile, Lu Xian has returned to the capital to finish what he started. While Pearl is the best thing that happened to Liu Xian, hes the worst thing that has ever happened to her. Can two survivors afraid of holding on too tight find a way to believe in on another? Or are the wounds of the past too deep to heal? Ciick now for a tale of long-held desire, revenge, and redemption set in the glittering pleasure quarter of the Tang Dynasty!

A well-bred lady and lowly street hustler team up in a historical murder mystery set during Chinas glittering Tang Dynasty. Part of the best-selling Lotus Palace series.Impetuous and well-educated, young Lady Bai has always been the forgotten daughter between two favored sons. However, when Wei-weis older brother is tasked with investigating a high-profile assassination, he turns to his clever younger sister for assistance.Gao is a street-wise scoundrel with a checkered past and a shady reputation. He knows better than to set his sights on the high-born Lady Bai, but when she asks for his help, he cant refuse.As the unlikely pair chase down a conspiracy that reaches from the gutters of the capital to the imperial palace, Wei-wei is intent on seeing justice done, while Gao is determined to solve the mystery just for her even if the attraction between them can never be more than a moments longing.

Be swept away to a land of silk and swords, passion and surrender From USA TODAY bestselling author Jeannie Lin comes a tantalizing new five-story volume. Take a journey to Tang Dynasty China and join five unique heroines as they fight, seduce and steal their way into their heroes hearts. Rediscover four reader-favorite stories and immerse yourself in The Touch of Moonlight, the brand-new sexy novella from this highly-acclaimed author!

Tang Dynasty China, 824 A.D. Dao was raised as a servant, but when her half-sister flees an arranged marriage to a chieftain, Dao is sent in her place as Princess An-Ming. Such a future is better than she could have hoped for, yet she dreads a passionless union with a stranger. Taken as a virtual hostage to the Imperial court, Kwan-Li is torn between his people and his duty to the emperor. He is bound by honor to escort the princess safely across the wild and untamed steppe, but the greatest danger they face on the long journey may be the forbidden temptation of each other

THE MOST BEAUTIFUL COURTESAN OF THEM ALL Former Emperors consort Ling Suyin was renowned for her beauty: the ultimate seductress. Now she lives quietly alone until the most ruthless warlord in the region comes and steals her away Li Tao lives life by the sword, and is trapped in the treacherous world of politics. The alluring Ling Suyin is at the centre of the web. He must uncover her mystery without falling under her spell yet her innocence calls out to him. How cruel if she, of all women, can entrance the man behind the legend Beautifully written, deliciously sensual Exceptional. Library Journal

A Promise Sworn on the Edge of a Sword After a failed assassination attempt on a corrupt general, Bao Yang is a wanted man. Taking refuge with an ally, Yang accidentally compromises the mans daughter when theyre discovered alone. To save her honour he must marry the beautiful Jin-mei immediately! In Yangs arms, Jin-mei feels alive for the first time. Shes determined not to lose him, even if it means joining his perilous mission But when she realises just how destructive Yangs path might be can she convince him that their life together could be so much sweeter than revenge?

THE THIEF WHO STOLE HIS HEART Sword dancer Li Feng is used to living life on the edge of the law a woman alone in the dangerous world of the Tang Dynasty has only her whirlwind reflexes to trust. She will discover the truth about her past, even if that means outwitting the most feared thief-catcher of them all Relentless, handsome and determined, Han sees life and love as black and white. Until he finally captures the spirited, courageous Li Feng, who makes him question everything he thought he knew about right and wrong. Soon hes faced with an impossible choice: betray the elusive sword dancer he is learning to love, or trust his long-disregarded heart and follow her to dangerous, tempting rebellion Beautifully written, deliciously sensual Exceptional. Library Journal on The Dragon and the Pearl

Maidservant Yue-ying is not one of those beauties. Street-smart and practical, shes content to live in the shadow of her infamous mistressuntil she meets the aristocratic playboy Bai Huang. Bai Huang lives in a privileged world Yue-ying can barely imagine, yet alone share, but as they are thrown together in an attempt to solve a deadly mystery, they both start to dream of a different life. Yet Bai Huangs position means that all she could ever be to him is his concubinewill she sacrifice her pride to follow her heart?

Lady Bais first taste of freedom brings her face-to-face with murder. A dangerous and enigmatic stranger becomes her ally while the killer may be someone closer than she ever imagined. Part of the bestselling Lotus Palace series Lady Bai, called Wei-wei by her aristocratic family, has always been the perfectly obedient daughter--but only on the outside. When she dares to pay a forbidden visit to a public tea garden in mens clothing, only Gao looks close enough to notice her disguise. When the pair witnesses a fatal stabbing, Wei-wei discovers that her brother has been hiding secrets. Street-smart with a shady past, the enigmatic Gao becomes her ally as she unravels the mystery, but soon shes faced with a cruel choice -- discover the truth and bring the killer to justice, or protect her family at all costs. ***First published in the GAMBLED AWAY: Historical romance anthology**** THE LIARS DICE is a novella in the Lotus Palace series, taking place after the events of The Jade Temptress. Length: ~100 pages

Murder and forbidden love in the Tang Dynasty. The latest in the bestselling Lotus Palace Mystery series. Magistrate Li Chen harbors a secret. One that could destroy his hard-earned reputation, as well as his growing passion for the talented courtesan, Song Yi.Li Chens duty to his family and the Emperor must come before the desires of his heart, but when a stranger to the city is found dead near the House of Heavenly Peaches, where Song Yi is indentured, the complicated nature of their relationship becomes the least of his troubles. For Song Yi, Magistrate Lis gentlemanly, late night conversations provide a welcome change from the games of courtship she is accustomed to, but his reserved attention wont pay the bills. When one of her courtesan-sisters goes missing at the same time a stranger is killed in the pleasure quarter, she and Li Chen embark on an investigation as well as a passionate affair. But the riddle they uncover goes deeper than they could have imagined, and mysteries from their pasts may shatter any hope for the future. Click now for a Tang Dynasty romance and mystery for the ages.

JOURNEY TO THE VERY EDGE OF HONOUR, LOYALTYAND LOVE During Chinas infamous Tang Dynasty a time awash with luxury, yet littered with deadly intrigues and fallen royalty betrayed Princess Ai Li flees before her wedding. Miles from home, with only her delicate butterfly swords for a defence, she enlists the reluctant protection of a blue-eyed warrior Embittered barbarian Ryam has always held his own life at cheap value. Ai Lis innocent trust in him and honourable, stubborn nature make him desperate to protect her which means not seducing the first woman he has ever truly wanted If Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon merged with A Knights Tale, youd have the power and romance of Lins dynamic debut. RT BOOK Reviews

Durante la turbulenta dinastía Tang, época de intrigas palaciegas y luchas por el poder, la princesa imperial Ai Li huyó de su inminente boda al descubrir que su prometido estaba conspirando contra su padre, el emperador. Sin mas armas que sus pequeños sables, lejos de su hogar, no tuvo mas remedio que suplicarle ayuda a un extraño guerrero de ojos azules.Ryam nunca le habia tenido aprecio a la vida, pero la confianza ciega que Ai Li depositaba en el, asi como el caracter obstinado y honorable de la joven, lo incitaban a protegerla contra cualquier amenaza. Y eso implicaba no seducir a la primera mujer que habia deseado realmente en su vida

Tang Dynasty China, 759 A. D. Yao Ru Jiang, known as River, has woven many romantic dreams of honorable swordsman Wei Chen from her brothers stories. Their meeting should have been a happy event; instead, Chen arrives to tell River he is duty bound to kill her brother for rebelling against the warlord they both serve. River would do anything to distract the handsome, conflicted warrior from his missioneven take him as a lover. . . .

Tang Dynasty China, 823 A.D. Musician Jia needs a valuable book of poems by a famous courtesan to buy her freedomand she believes Luo Cheng has taken it. Her attempt to steal the book from him fails, but the tall and powerful scholar unexpectedly offers to help her quest! But when they finally find the book and the arousing poems and artwork inside Jias longing for freedom is replaced with a new kind of desire for Cheng.

A new martial arts fantasy adventure from bestselling author Jeannie Lin Lu Yan is a hard-drinking, womanizing scholar on a crooked path to enlightenment. When a mysterious woman at a roadside inn warns him of an approaching horde of demons, its time for Lu Yan to sober up and discover what hes made of. Now if he could only find his sword...

Indulge your fantasies of delicious Regency Rakes, fierce Viking warriors and rugged Highlanders. Be swept away into a world of intense passion, lavish settings and romance that burns brightly through the centuries THE NOBLEMAN WHO TURNED A TEA GIRL INTO A PRINCESS Yan Ling tries hard to be servile its whats expected of a girl of her class. Being intelligent and strong-minded, she finds it a constant battle Proud Fei Long is unimpressed by her spirit until he realises shes the answer to his problems He has to deliver the Emperor a princess. Can he train a tea girl to pass as a noblewoman in two months? Yet its hard to teach good etiquette when all Fei Long wants to do is break it, by taking this tea girl for his own Beautifully written, deliciously sensual, and rich with Tang Dynasty historical and political detail Exceptional. Library Journal on The Dragon and the Pearl

Faced with a proposal from a man she despises, impetuous Mei Lin makes a daring declaration: she will only marry the man who can defeat her in a sword fight. She has bested everyone who has so far tried to teach her a lesson. . . until a handsome stranger comes to her village. In captivating swordsman Shen Leung , Mei Lin finally sees a man she wants to marry. A man shes willing to surrender to in every way. . . .

El riesgo y la atracción mutua los subyugaban por igual Ling Suyin era famosa en todo el reino por su belleza y sensualidad. Había sido la concubina favorita del emperador hasta la muerte de éste, y desde entonces vivia en su mansion junto al rio, hasta que el caudillo mas belicoso de la region fue en su busca para hacerla prisionera. Li Tao solo se regia por su espada, pero, al igual que Ling Suyin, se encontraba atrapado en la red de intrigas politicas que asolaban el imperio. Tenia que descubrir el papel que jugaba la hermosa seductora en ese juego de engaños y conspiraciones y debia hacerlo sin caer bajo su hechizo.

Welcome to the infamous Pingkang Lihome of the celebrated Lotus Palace courtesans, and a place of beauty and treacheryCharming and seductive, Mingyu is the most sought-after hostess in the pleasure quarter. She has all men wrapped around her fingerexcept Constable Wu Kaifeng, the one man she cant resist, the only man to have placed her in chains.Wu Kaifengs outwardly intimidating demeanor hides a reluctant, fierce attraction to beautiful Mingyu. But the passionate temptation she presents threatens to destroy them both when a powerful official is murdered and they find themselves on a deadly trail. Amid the chaos, a forbidden affair could change Mingyus fate forever, for following her heart is bound to have consequences.

Chine, 824.Fei Long n’a pas le choix : s’il veut sauver l’honneur de sa famille, il doit à tout prix trouver une remplaçante à sa sœur fugitive, censée épouser un seigneur khitan sur ordre de l’emper