To most, Princess Katya Nar Umbriel is a rogue and a layabout; she parties, she hunts and she breaks women's hearts. But when the festival lights go down and the palace slumbers, Katya chases traitors to the crown and protects the kingdom's greatest secret: the royal Umbriels are part Fiend. When Katya thwarts an attempt to expose the king's monstrous side, she uncovers a plot to let the Fiends out to play.Starbride has no interest in being a courtier. Ignoring her mother's order t...

Princess Katya Nar Umbriel's uncle Roland rose from the grave, kidnapped her cousin, and stripped her of her greatest weaponher Fiendish power. Without her Fiend, Katya doubts her ability to weather the storm her uncle is brewing. When she lacks what even the children in her family possess, can she even call herself an Umbriel?In only a short time, Starbride has become the princess consort, a pyradisté, and a member of a secret order in charge of protecting the crown. Even steeped ...

Princess Katya Nar Umbriel has little left to lose. Her uncle Roland took her home, scattered her family, and forced her to abandon Starbride, her dearest love. Slim hopes and righteous anger carry Katya into Starbride's homeland to raise an army and take back all that was stolen from her.Starbride never dreamed she’d lead a pack of foreign rebels against a Fiendish usurper. She holds the capital city out of love, denying any rumor of Katya’s death. As the two strive toward each ot...

Saddle up for a wild ride! The Lone Star Collection II has something for everyone!If you enjoy romance, Kris Bryant and Dena Blake have penned hot contemporary stories in Heat and Horseplay, while Pins and Needles, by Julie Cannon, is a historical adventure. Annette Mori also contributes to the romance fare with a beautiful, enduring love story in Rainstorm. If you want sizzling erotica check out 50 by 50, from Renee MacKenzie.What would a collection be without fantasy, paran...

Within the walls of her palace, Princess Katya’s best friend lies at her feet, close to death. Her pyradisté is overwhelmed by some mysterious power, and her former lady-in-waiting has stabbed her in the back. Wounded and nearly alone, Katya must find a way to sabotage the magic of her Fiendish uncle Roland, or those who fight for the capitol will be overwhelmed by hypnotized guards and Fiend-filled corpses.Starbride’s pain is nearly overwhelming. The agony inside her only lessens ...

Combine timeless, classic quilts with modern fabrics! Roll with the Classics is a beautiful collection of quilting patterns for those who love tradition with a contemporary touch. Featuring 12 jelly roll quilt patterns that are beginner-friendly and use a selection of today's pre-cut strips, alleviate the stress and just get quilting! With helpful opening sections on the quilting and jelly roll basics, you'll then discover a dozen classic quilt projects featuring beloved designs –...

Discover the fun of making pineapple quilt blocks! Renowned author Jean Ann Wright begins with clear instructions for using the 6-8-10 inch Pineapple Trim Tool (sold separately) which makes creating pineapple quilt blocks math free. The 17 eye-catching and playful projects include Beneath the Deep Blue Sea Quilt, Salt and Pepper Pillows, Tropical Totes, Kitchen Kitsch Potholders and Placemats, Baby Bubble Quilt and more! The author also includes three brand new project patterns: a table to...

Nothing beats handmade baby blankets! From some of the leading quilt designers in the industry, Sooo Big! Baby Quilts features a compilation of 33 original quilt designs – all for baby! With step-by-step instructions, helpful diagrams and illustrations, quilt patterns, and expert tips, this cuddly and cute project guide provides endless inspiration for both beginner and advanced quilters alike. Practice a variety of techniques and styles to build your quilting skills, from appliqu...

What is macrobiotics all about? To some it may sound like a scientific experiment. It is really a new look at how we eat. The diet should be ecological and environmentally based. This book aptly describes what the macrobiotic diet is and how one can go about making a transition to it or at least adopting some of the principles of it. The information is very well presented and is backed by clinical research done by prominent scientists.It really provides a wealth of information on t...

The ultimate reference guide for the most popular block in quilting – log cabin blocks – in the perfect carry-along size! This handy, must-have booklet contains clear, step-by-step instructions, tips, and techniques for traditional log cabin blocks, half log cabin blocks, and courthouse steps log cabin blocks. Also included are 6 log cabin block variations, yardage requirements, cutting charts for 6", 8", 10", and 12" blocks, and 11 different setting ideas. Its compact size makes this go-t...

Lady Sylph’s only concerns should be inheriting her title, marrying well, producing an heir, and lording it all over the peasantry. It’s what her father insists upon, and she never knew she needed anything or anyone else until her magic comes, an ability her class is not supposed to possess.Thana never coveted the title of monarch’s pyradisté because her knowledge exceeds her ability. She hopes the royals will never depend on her, but then the palace’s pyramids go haywire. On top o...

Gisele del Amanecer’s days look the same from the outside: work, home, and the occasional one-night stand that she hides from her nosy older sisters. But Gisele is a mage, and that means pain invisible to outside eyes. Each act of magic can be agony, but she loves the power, the bond with the unseen, and how only her will keeps the magic from consuming her. She can master any task, including saving her family and homeland from Firellian invaders—until she’s ordered to hunt another mage, on...