Some lessons can only be learned from the dying.Mort, Book 3 continues the Southern Gothic anthology narrated by Mortimer, Death himself.This time, three souls force him to look closer at the lives he collects and the stories people leave behind.In "Edward's Last Dance," an old man's lifetime of impossible escapes raises a question even Death can't ignore.In "Unfinished Business," love refuses to let go, leaving Mort to face a house where th...

Truth comes at a cost.Ever since Renie Mayfield survived the merciless attack on Belle Morte that killed donors and vampires alike, she is forever changed. Now a vampire, the agonizing transformation of her body and mind is rivaled only by uncovering the horrific truth about her sister, June, who has escaped the mansion in her rabid form, adding even more chaos to Renie's reality.As the vampire responsible for Renie's change, and now her distress, Edmond Da...

The Belle Morte series reaches its heartstopping conclusion as vampires confront danger from within and beyond their house—a must-listen for fans of LGBTQ+ vampire tales like The Lost Girls and Youngblood**, and swoon-worthy dramas like** Crave and Twilight**.**Return to the world of Belle Morte one last time with the epic series...

With the help of Renie and Edmond, the battle for Belle Morte has been fought and won. However, the bigger fight is not over, as enemy vampires have escaped into the city and the future of vampirekind hangs in the balance. The escapees must be brought to justice—and fast.For fellow Belle Morte celebrity, the reclusive vampire Ludovic de Vauban, this is the perfect opportunity to confront his fears about the world beyond the mansion's walls. But he can't do this alone. Enter donor R...

There's only one way outBelle Morte. One of five houses where vampires reside as celebrities and humans are paid to be their living donors. While others came here seeking fortune, I came in search of my sister who walked into Belle Morte five months ago . . . and never walked back out.Now that I'm here, the secrets about this world have proven to be much bigger than I ever anticipated. And lurking around every corner are shocking insinuations of what happened to my...

Jeanette believes that all great rock bands revolve around a love story, and she knows that Sigma S Star's core love story isn't hers. She's not their best singer, nor their most celebrated songwriter, and she certainly isn't their prettiest face. She's the sort of competent supporting player a band needs, and as Sigma S Star chase their rivals The Moondreamers across the music charts of the early 2000s, she finds some comfort in her role.Yet there's always a new crisis preventing ...

The first in a wickedly funny new series about an aspiring pacifist in a brutal kingdom!On Brutalia violence is a way of life. Ravenous ravens circle overhead, monstrous grot bears cause chaos and the streets are bulging with brawls. But Mort isn't like the other islanders – he's determined to live peacefully. His struggle is made even tougher when the cruel queen appoints Mort as Royal Executioner. No one has challenged the royals and lived to tell the tale. Can M...

"Engagingly light-hearted, Pratchettesque comic fantasy" - The Guardian Around the unfriendly, rocky island of Brutalia, the waves are awash with brave sea-farers, on a treasure hunt for their demanding queen. Among them is Mort, but rather than hunt for treasure, he's more interested in looking for his family who are lost at sea. Unfortunately, his shipmate Punky has her eyes firmly on the prize. But when the pair find the tentacle of a mythical sea creature, their adventure takes a drama...

When Brutalia’s ever suspicious Queen is forewarned of a new enemy – from a nearby island called Bonrock – Mort is worried. As a pacifist, he’s a firm believer that strangers are just friends they haven’t met yet. Then he and his best friend and fellow pacifist Weed are sent to the island to investigate. But Bonrock is a warm and welcoming place, with luscious landscapes and tropical waters. Mort’s relieved – there’s no need to fight! Until they stumble upon something terrifying … Perhaps ...

"Engagingly light-hearted, Pratchettesque comic fantasy" - The Guardian When Brutalia's ever suspicious Queen is forewarned of a new enemy – a nearby island called Bonrock – Mort is worried. As a pacifist, he's a firm believer that strangers are just friends they haven't met yet. Then he and his best friend and fellow pacifist Weed are sent to the island to investigate. But Bonrock is a warm and welcoming place, with luscious landscapes and tropical waters. Mort's relieved – there's no nee...

The brave seafarers of Brutalia are on a mission to find treasure fit for their demanding queen and among them is peace-loving Mort. Not one for fame and fortune, Mort’s eyes are on a different prize – his family who are lost at sea. But when he and his shipmate Punky find the tentacle of a mythical sea creature, their adventure takes a dramatic turn. Could it be a monstrous twist in Mort’s rescue mission? And will Mort be able to stick to his Pacifist Promise?

Billionaire Harker has everything he wants except a child.His employee Alison is the perfect woman to have his kid. She's kind, compassionate and loving.She’s everything he’s not and he wants her more than he’s ever wanted a woman.The only problem is she doesn’t see him as a man, at least not one she’s interested in.But he didn’t make his billions by giving up easily, and he’s determined to have her in his life and his bed.