Lord of the Hunt (32 page)
“It’s all arranged. While you run around for Annwyn, I’m remembering what manual labor feels like.” He ran his roughened palms over her thighs so his fingers brushed the lips of her sex.
A few more minutes with Verden wouldn’t matter. Then she’d go. She leaned down to kiss him, taking her time, knowing that days here were a fraction of the time in Annwyn. Annwyn could wait, but she couldn’t.
Verden smiled, knowing he’d won. They both had.
Acknowledgments
A big thank-you to my family for supporting me at every turn, my crit group for reading the story in its early stages, my editor Leah and her assistant Cat, my agent, the cover artist, copy editors, and marketing. While writing the first draft is something I do on my own, getting the book onto the shelf takes a team. Thank you all :)!
About the Author
Three-time ARRA finalist Shona Husk lives in Western Australia at the edge of the Indian Ocean. Blessed with a lively imagination, she spent most of her childhood making up stories. As an adult, she discovered romance novels and hasn’t looked back. Drawing on history and myth, she weaves new worlds and writes heroes who aren’t afraid to get hurt while falling in love.
With stories ranging from sensual to scorching, she is published with Carina Press, Ellora’s Cave, Samhain Publishing, and Sourcebooks. You can find out more at
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The Goblin King
by Shona Husk
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Once upon a time…
A man was cursed to the Shadowlands, his heart replaced with a cold lump of gold. In legends, he became known as
The Goblin King.
For a favored few he will grant a wish. Yet, desperately clinging to his waning human soul, his one own desire remains unfulfilled:
A willing queen.
But who would consent to move from the modern-day world into the realm of nightmares? No matter how intoxicating his touch, no matter how deep his valor, loving him is dangerous. And the one woman who might dare to try could also
Destroy him forever.
***
“Shona Husk put together an amazing story about loss, love, redemption, and discovery…” —
Night Owl Reviews
,
Reviewer Top Pick
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Kiss of the Goblin Prince
by Shona Husk
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The Man of Her Dreams
He is like a prince in a fairy tale: tall, outrageously handsome, and way too dark for her own good. Amanda has been hurt before, though. And with her daughter’s illness, the last thing she needs right now is a man. But the power of Dai King is hard to resist. And when he threads his hands through her hair and pulls her in for a kiss, there is no denying it feels achingly right.
In a Land of Nightmare
After being trapped in the Shadowlands for centuries with the goblin horde a constant threat, Dai revels in his newfound freedom back in the human realm. But even with the centuries of magic he’s accumulated, he still doesn’t know how to heal Amanda’s daughter—and it breaks his heart. Yet for the woman he loves, he’d risk anything…including a return to the dreaded Shadowlands.
***
Praise for
The Goblin King
:
“A wonderfully dark and sensual fairy tale.” —Jessa Slade, author of
Seduced by Shadows
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The Outcast Prince
by Shona Husk
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Just one taste is all it takes…
This was no ordinary mirror. Caspian caught a hint of color, a whirl of a waltz just past his reflection—a glimpse into the decadent Fairy Court of Annwyn. The home he could never have. It called to him, whispering temptation after temptation…if he would only reclaim his rightful heritage.
To be forever lost
Caspian has an even stronger reason to stay in the world of humans. He’s just met a woman who captivates him like no other. But loving him has proven to be dangerous. And he will do whatever it takes to protect Lydia from the vicious, seductive world of Court—even if doing so requires the ultimate sacrifice: his soul.
***
“Brilliantly unique, beautifully sensual,
The Outcast Prince
had me spellbound from the first page! Shona Husk’s engaging voice and vivid, creative world-building make every one of her books a must-read!” —Larissa Ione,
New York Times
bestselling author
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To Love a King
by Shona Husk
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He has two weeks to fall in love and save his kingdom…
To keep the balance between good and evil at the court of Annwyn, Prince Felan has two weeks to marry and take the crown. But he wants more than just power—he wants love, a love he once had but was too stubborn to hold on to.
It took years for Jacqueline Ara to put her life back together after Felan abandoned her. And she doesn’t want fairies back in her life—even if her heart still burns for him. With war in Annwyn looming and death bleeding into the mortal world, Felan and Jacquie will need to heal old wounds for one last gamble. It’s all or nothing to save both worlds.
***
Praise for
The Outcast Prince
:
“Innovative fantasy… an emotional and engaging tale.” —
RT Book Reviews,
4 stars
“One of the most intriguing paranormal romance stories I’ve read in a long time.” —
Star-Crossed Romance
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Legend of the Highland Dragon
by Isabel Cooper
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He guards a ferocious secret
In Victorian England, gossip is often as precious as gold. But the Highlanders are a more mysterious bunch. And if anyone found out what Stephen MacAlasdair really was, he’d be hunted down, murdered, his clan wiped out. As he’s called to London for business, he’ll have to be extra vigilant—especially between sunset and the appearance of the first evening star.
Mina just wanted to find out more about the arrogant man who showed up in her employer’s office. Some might say it was part of her job. She never thought the stranger would turn into a dragon right in front of her. Or that he’d then offer her an outrageous sum of money to serve as his personal secretary. Working together night and day to track a dangerous enemy, Mina comes to see that a man in love is more powerful and determined than any dragon.
***
Praise for
No Proper Lady
:
“A genre-bending, fast-paced whirl with fantastic characters, a deftly drawn plot, and sizzling attraction…” —
RT Book Reviews
, 4 ½ Stars, Top Pick of the Month
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Prince of Shadows
by Tes Hilaire
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It’s forbidden for a warrior of the Light to love a creature of the Dark…
Valin has never quite fit in with the rest of the Paladin warriors. His power to manipulate shadow has always put him at odds with their purpose of using heavenly Light to eradicate evil. His warrior brothers have no idea how close he is to being lost to his dark nature.
But maybe he was never all that Light to begin with
When Valin meets the vampire Gabriella, she awakens within him something he thought long buried. But as he watches Gabriella’s need for vengeance threaten to drag her down into the same dark hell that he’s living, he knows his only chance at redemption is bringing her out of the dark…
***
Praise for the Paladin Warriors series:
“This world and series is great. If you love the warrior series books along the line of J.R. Ward or Sherrilyn Kenyon, I highly recommend that you pick these up.” —
Smitten with Reading
“Hilaire has created a unique blend of mythology and fantasy… a scorching read.” —
Fresh Fiction
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My Lady Quicksilver
by Bec McMaster
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I will come for you…
He will find her no matter what. As a blueblooded captain of the Nighthawk Guard, his senses are keener than most. Some think he’s indestructible. But once he finds the elusive Mercury, what will he do with her?
It’s his duty to turn her in—she’s a notorious spy and traitor. But after one stolen moment, he can’t forget the feel of her in his arms, the taste of her, or the sharp sting of betrayal as she slipped off into the night. Little does Mercury know, no one hunts better than the Nighthawk. And his greatest revenge will be to leave her begging for his touch…
***
“Rich, dramatic, romantic, and dangerous… Fans will enjoy the expansion of McMaster’s detailed setting.” —
Publishers Weekly
“McMaster’s characters are beautifully drawn and the tension between them is completely smoking… [a] dark, menacing, and strangely beautiful world.” —
RT Book Reviews
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The Magic Between Us
by Tammy Falkner
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When these worlds collide
Cecelia Hewitt has lived her whole life in the land of the fae, and she dreams of a future with her childhood sweetheart, Marcus Thorne. When Marcus is called upon to dwell in the human world, it means leaving Cecelia behind and breaking both their hearts…
More than sparks may fly
Marcus was groomed for leadership in the land of the fae, but now that he has found his human parents, he will inherit his father’s title and position in the British
ton
—and he will marry a human. As love and passion continue to burn between Cecelia and Marcus, the question remains: Can two people fated for different worlds find one to share?
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Praise for
The Magic of “I Do”
:
“The hilarious banter…will make you laugh out loud, the danger will send chills down your spine, and the romance will bring sighs of joy.” —
RT Book Reviews
, 4 ½ stars
“Absolutely entertaining from beginning to end.” —
Long and Short Reviews
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