LORI HANDELAND

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Find romance on the road to a hidden world from the voice of New York Times bestselling author Lori Handeland.Death is not the end . . . I hope. A corrupt, lying, dangerous husband landed me in witness protection. They gave me a new identity and insisted I change my life. I am now Priestess Cassandra; I own a voodoo shop in New Orleans. I am not like other girls. When I change lives, I do it right.An elite monster-hunting force, the Jager-Suchers, chooses me to travel to Haiti and find a zombie-raising, magical voodoo sorcerer. What kind of priestess would I be if I said no to the discovery of magic? And if there are rumors of an ancient, shapeshifting clan of black panthers, fine by me. Bring em on.But I need a guide and the best one on the island, the only one that knows how to reach the lair of the sorcerer, is Devon Murphy. Both thief and fortune hunter, Devon has dark secrets of his own. During the journey in and out of magical realms, from New Orleans to Haiti and back again, I discover a lot about myself, a lot about Devon. But I learn even more about magic, life after death and how far Im willing to go to get what I want, to do what I must do, what Ive planned to do all along.Raise my daughter from the dead.Fans of Jen L. Grey, Tessa Hale, and V. Vaughn will be enthralled. Read all the Nightcreature Novels:Blue MoonHunters MoonDark MoonCrescent MoonMidnight MoonRising MoonHidden MoonThunder MoonMarked by the MoonMoon CursedCrave the Moon For Readers of:AntiheroThe Chosen OneDark SecretsOn the RoadShapeshiftingHidden WorldNot Like Other Girls

A shapeshifting tale of dark secrets and redemption from the voice of New York Times bestselling author Lori Handeland. Forbidden love? Simply irresistible . . . Lake Bluff, Georgia, in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, was once my home. But when the bright lights of Atlanta beckoned, Claire Kennedy had to answer. Id dreamed of working in a newsroom, like my mother, for far too long.My fathers sudden death brings me back. Definitely older, I thought I was wiser. So how did I end up finishing out my fathers term as mayor?A band of Gypsies arrives to perform at our Full Moon Festival, driving wagons as old and colorful as their ancestors, filled with animals both exotic and dangerous. They appear to have walked out of a bygone century.Their leader, Malachi Cartwright is not only sinfully attractive but secretive and mysterious. When my last relationship ended in a cruel betrayal, I swore off men forever. But this man may change my mind.Then all hell breaks loose. Wolf howls are heard in mountains that have been wolf-free for a century. A tourist is mauled, then disappears. Magical runes marked with Nazi symbols are found at the scenes of further attacks. As an eclipse approaches, enemies are everywhere.Is Malachi one of them?Fans of Jen L. Grey, Tessa Hale, and V. Vaughn will be enthralled. Read all the Nightcreature Novels:Blue MoonHunters MoonDark MoonCrescent MoonMidnight MoonRising MoonHidden MoonThunder MoonMarked by the MoonMoon CursedCrave the Moon For Readers of:Dark SecretPerformerSupernatural CreaturesForbidden LoveThe Chosen OneShapeshiftingRedemption

A shapeshifting, enemies to lovers romance from the voice of New York Times bestselling author Lori Handeland. Alaska has never been so dangerous . . . Alexandra Trevalyn was once a member of an elite force of werewolf hunters, but shes gone rogue, determined to rid the world of the crazed killers, specifically the one that murdered her parents.Once a Viking, now a werewolf, Julian Barlow has been hunting Alex since she killed his gentle wife. His plans for revenge are downright devious. To make Alex understand, up close and personal, that not all werewolves are evil, killing machines, he makes Alex a werewolf too.Its only a matter of time before she succumbs to the freedom of the wolf that runs through her veins, if she doesnt succumb to the temptation of Julian first. In his magical village, a hidden world above the Arctic Circle, a rogue werewolf stalks the innocent. Can Julian and Alex work together to save the rest of the pack? Or will they just tear each other apart?Fans of Jen L. Grey, Tessa Hale, and V. Vaughn will be enthralled. Read all the Nightcreature Novels:Blue MoonHunters MoonDark MoonCrescent MoonMidnight MoonRising MoonHidden MoonThunder MoonMarked by the MoonMoon CursedCrave the Moon For Readers of:Enemies to LoversRevengeFated MatesHidden WorldShapeshiftingReluctant HumanAntihero

I saved my daughter. But how do I save myself?I did what I had to. Try and kill my girl? I will end you faster than you can say have mercy. Sure I broke a cardinal pack rule, which will get me executed by my mate. If they find out. If they find me. And here I thought we had a second chance at love.Saved from capture by Zane, the sexiest of sexy werewolves, my rescue comes with a price. Zane wants a favor, one that could cause an all-out pack war. The last thing I need is to make more enemies, but lives are at stake if I dont make a stand.Not only that, but I have a secret. An impossible secret that is going to turn the entire hidden werewolf world upside down.From the voice of New York Times bestselling author Lori Handeland, a new volume in her Nightcreature world, complete with the humor, depth of characterization and fast-paced plot lines she is known for while showcasing the authors incredible range.

The secret theyve kept can either bring them together or tear them apart . . . Youngest sibling and only sister, Kim Luchetti comes home to Illinois following her fathers heart attack. Eight years ago she vowed never to return, believing only distance would allow her to forget the tragedy that broke her heart. But returning means she must face Brian Riley, her first love and the only one who knows her secret. Despite Brians hurt and anger over Kims abandoning him when he needed her the most, Brian has never stopped loving her. When she appears at his farm, surprise causes him to tumble off the barn roof and break both his wrists. Kims guilt makes her agree to move in and help until hes healed. But Kim never wanted to be a farmers wife and her lack of skills produces daily hilarious disasters. Laughing together, living together forces Kim and Brian to face the past and their unresolved feelings. Will talking about what happened help them heal? Or will the memories of their heartbreak keep them from their second chance?

What happens when G.I. Joe meets Jane of the Jungle? Winner of the Romantic Times Award for Best Harlequin Superromance! Upon discovering the woman he loves has married his brother, Bobby Luchetti, a U.S. Special Forces officer, accepts a mission deep into the heart of Mexico to rescue a kidnapped American. Dr. Jane Harker practices medicine in places no one else will go. When the super soldier shows up to rescue her, she points out that she doesnt need rescuing. She hasnt been kidnapped. Then someone tries to kill her. Now on the run, dragging along Lucky, Janes one-eyed rescue mutt, they attempt to stay one step ahead of whoever has it in for Jane as they fight their growing attraction. But does this relationship stand a chance? Because getting through this alive is only the beginning . . .

What secrets does this 19th century traveling show hold? Emmaline Monroe was born into the magic and mystery of the circus. When fellow performers begin to meet suspicious deaths on the nights of the full moon, Emma knows she should trust no one. However the lovely tiger tamer is unable to curb her growing attraction to a mysterious stranger. Johnny Bradfordini has been plagued by violent dreams. Uncertain of the depth of his own inner darkness, nevertheless he joins the circus to discover the truth of his past. He finds himself drawn into their world, even as he is drawn to Emma. Is Johnny endangering her and everyone she holds dear? Or can the fiery beauty save them both with her love?

What do you do when you need a mommy too? Winner of the RITA Award for Long Contemporary Romance! Once upon a time, Tim Luchetti went searching for a daddy and found one in Dean Luchetti. Now its time for Tims Mommy Quest and he has the perfect woman picked out: his principal, Stella OConnell. Unfortunately, Dean and Stella have history . . . a lot of it. Stella left Gainsville, Illinois right after high school, never planning to come back. But an attack at her Los Angeles school has put her on mandatory leave. When the Gainsville Elementary principal is injured, Stella slides into her chair. Why does her problem child have to be Deans son? In a plot to get Dean and Stella together, Tim misbehaves. He sets his father up on all sorts of terrible dates. The Mommy Quest is in full swing. However, when history rears its ugly head, can Dean and Stella overcome it and find happiness together? Most importantly, can they keep from hurting Tim, who has been hurt enough?

If anything ever happens to me, go to 445 Briar Lane, Wind Lake, Minnesota . . . Foreign correspondent Colin Luchetti receives this cryptic note from his missing brother, Bobby, an Army Special Forces officer. The address leads to Chasing Rainbows Day Care Center owned by Bobbys pen pal, Marlie Anderson but she knows nothing about his brothers disappearance. With all avenues closed, Colin decides to stick around and maybe find a clue that will lead to Bobby. Marlie believes everything she needs is in Wind Lakeuntil Colin Luchetti comes along. She doesnt think someone who lives a James Bond life would ever be interested in a shy, bespectacled, slightly overweight preschool teacher. But Marlie is the calm in everyones storm, and Colin could really use some of that right now. For his familys sake Colin knows he should focus on the mystery of Bobbys disappearance. But can he do it without falling for his brothers girl?

A steamy western historical romance from the voice of New York Times bestselling author Lori Handeland.Is love better the second time around?With a bad marriage behind her and the note on her horse ranch coming due, former mail-order bride and recent widow Katherine Logan has neither the time nor the inclination to save a low-down bandit. Then the sight of wickedly tempting Jake Banner changes her mind. Taking advantage of a local custom, she saves him from the hangmans noose, but Jakes secrets run deeper than the crime that put him there. Though the War Between the States is over, tensions still run high. Former Confederate soldiers have banded together to form outlaw gangsrobbing trains, stages and banks. Second Chance, Missouri stands in the center of the storm. Jake and Katherine find themselves drawn into the wildness of the west and the temptation of each other. However, dark secrets have a way of coming to light.Can they save the ranch, round up the bad guys and still fall in love? Fans of Cynthia Roberts, Isabel Keats and Kristy McCaffrey will love this gritty, steamy, emotional tale of the Old West. Read the "Second Chances" duet:Second ChanceCharlie and the Angel For Readers of:Second Chance RomanceMail-Order Bride Historical RomanceOld West RomanceRanch Historical RomanceWild West Outlaw RomanceSecret Identity

How can a friendly little bet cause so much trouble? A classic contemporary romance. Humor with Heart! After the death of her husband, Evie Vaughn realizes her dream of becoming a high school teacher. She and her three sons move to Oak Grove, Iowa and become part of the community. Evie would like nothing better than to be able to send her boys to college, but to do so she needs to land the coveted position of high school baseball coach. Shes qualified. Shes almost got the job in her grasp. Then former pro football player Joe "the Iceman" Scalotta comes to town. Hes just received custody of his teenage daughter following her mothers recent death and accepted a job at the community college When Joe is offered Evies coveted coaching position based on his notoriety alone, sparks fly and Evie proposes a test. Whoevers team wins the Big League Baseball championship over the summer wins the job. Though Joe doesnt want her job, he does want to keep an eye on the lovely Mrs. Vaughn. Especially since his daughter will be pitching on Evies team. After Joe discovers himself hornswoggled into coaching Evies twin terror sons in T-ball and his daughter falls in love with her catcher, Evies oldest son, the two of them wind up spending more time together than apart. And not just because of the children. What is it theyre really competing for? A job? Or the new life theyve always wanted? (Originally published as Mother of the Year)

A steamy western historical romance from the voice of New York Times bestselling author Lori Handeland.She was promised to God, until she met him.Charlie Coltrain has been an outlaw since the end of the Civil War, but for the past year he has been working an honest job as a trail hand. After he rescues a postulate from a gang of marauders, he takes her to the nearest town, hoping to put her on a stage back to the convent.Unfortunately, their journey is sidetracked by the bounty hunters and the ranger on Charlies trail, this time for a crime he didnt commit. Charlie is fascinated by Angelinas youth and innocence, but he believes he is too old and too broken to ever share her life.Angelina is captivated by Charlies unearthly beauty, and the pain she glimpses in his eyes. She decides it is her mission to save Charlie from himself. She flees with him to Mexico hoping to show him that there is still good in this world and in him.Is the only way to redemption for Charlie by ruining herself?Fans of Cynthia Roberts, Isabel Keats and Kristy McCaffrey will love this gritty, steamy, emotional tale of the Old West. Read the "Second Chances" duet:Second ChanceCharlie and the Angel For Readers of:Forbidden LoveMay/December RomanceOld West RomanceWild West Outlaw RomanceRedemptionOn a MissionAlpha Hero

Can love survive the revelations of an outlaw past? Aboard an orphan train bound for Kansas, a little red-headed girl meets a street-tough fifteen-year-old boy. Only with Noah does Ruth feel safe. When they are separated at the end of the trip, she vows to wait for him every Christmas Eve at the Kelly Creek train station. Ten years later, Ruth is still waiting. Adopted by the town founder, Ruth is a Kelly now, and her father wants her to marry Sheriff Leon Harker to protect his legacy.When Noah stumbles out of the alley, wounded, Ruth nurses him secretly in an abandoned cabin. Noah has never forgotten Ruth or how her childish adoration made him feel. Over the holiday season, love blossoms from their affection. Ruths father is impressed with Noahs strength and command and offers him his empire. But Noah has spent the last ten years living a far different life from Ruths. What will happen to their love when the truth comes out?

A classic romantic novella-Humor with Heart! Kelly Rosholt has just opened a satellite office for her brain child, Rent a Mommy, in Wisconsin. Once upon a time, all Kelly wanted was to be a mother. When her dreams were dashed, she started a business doing everything a mommy doesfor a price. Scott Delgado has recently moved to Wisconsin with his daughter Dani. A former pro baseball player, Scott is now the coach of the minor league Kiwanee Warhawks. His job involves a lot of travel and he needs help. Dani is tired of moving from town to town. What she really wants is to stay put this time and make some friends. But how can she when everyone else is part of a family and she doesnt even have a mother? Hiring one from Rent a Mommy seems like the perfect solution. By the time the truth comes out, Kelly and Dani have bonded and the attraction between Kelly and Scott is impossible to deny. Will they be able to move past all obstacles and create a home, a life and a family together?

Whats in a name? For two young lovers . . . everything. During the War Between the States, the feud between the Kansas Jayhawkers and the Missouri Bushwackers raged like wildfire. But it was nothing compared to the hatred between the Coltons and the Murphys. Julia Colton is taught from birth that the Jayhawkers are her enemy, especially the Murphys who took the Coltons rightful property. When Ryan Murphy saves her from a band of renegades, she begins to question everything she thought was the truth. Ryan lost his mother to a Bushwacker attack and has vowed vengeance. But Julias gentle ways tempt him toward love instead. The only time he feels at peace is when hes with her. To save Julia from a loveless marriage to a violent man, they marry. As the war heats up, along with the feud, they must choose between family and love, between vows of vengeance and vows of marriage. Is their love stronger than bullets, deeper than blood? Will it be just as true by any other name?

Whats love got to do with it? When Jilly Hart becomes a widow for the fourth time and discovers all she has left in the world is a nineteenth-century inn, she heads to South Fork, Arkansas with two thoughts in mind: Sell the place and use the money to fund her quest for husband number five. Unfortunately, the inn is not only a wreck but haunted. Evan Luchettis brothers tease that hes "just a gigolo," but all he really wants is a family. After his relationship sours on the heels of his proposal, Evan decides to change his zip code and his life by accepting a restoration job in South Fork.When the two meet, sparks fly. But Evan wants forever and Jilly has three rules she lives by: Never, ever marry for love.Poor men are for play; rich men are for keeps.Old men are like fine wine. Once tasted, they dont last very long. How can Evan convince Jilly that love is magic and will make her richer than any life money can buy?

Classic love stories . . . humor with heart!Prequel to the bestselling Luchettis SeriesMax Frasier is a remarkable eight-year-old boy whose imagination and clumsy feet get him into trouble. Max doesnt mean to follow the wind or a whim, he just does. Max is fascinated with things that go bump in the night. In Savannah there are a lot of them.When Max meets Garrett Stark, famous horror author, he finds a kindred spirit.Livy Frasier was the first person to offer Garrett love and, uncertain how to love her back, he ran. But from the first moment Garret sees Max, he knows theres something special about the child. Garrett thought hed returned to Savannah to pursue the muse that inspired his previous books. Now he knows hes come back for Livy . . . and his son.

Preventing the Apocalypse, one demon at a time . . . Elizabeth Phoenix, Liz to my friends, just an ex-cop whose psychic abilities got her partner killed. Next thing I know, Im fighting a supernatural battle against the Nephilim, monsters of Biblical proportion, intent on bringing about doomsday. If only I didnt have to work with the one, the only man Ive ever loved, half-vampire Jimmy Sanducci. That relationship did not end well and I havent forgotten, or forgiven, him yet. With new powers Im unable to control, Im forced to beg help from Sawyer, a powerful Navajo shapeshifter, a man who is sex in every form.As we spiral toward Armageddon, Im caught between two worlds and two men. Will I succeed in saving us all, or will the world as we know it end?

A Nightcreature short story featuring Jessie McQuade and Will Cadotte from the RITA Award winning BLUE MOON When Will and I are sent to a small Wisconsin town to investigate a sudden rash of violent insanity, we encounter a mad scientist who has invented a new kind of werewolf . . . One that silver cant kill.