Wenn dein Tod erst der Anfang ist und im Vorhof zur Hölle die Liebe lauert »Das verratene Herz« ist der Auftakt der Pageturner-Trilogie »Empire of Sins and Souls« von Bestseller-Autorin Beril Dark Romantasy mit einem morally gray cast und einer Heldin, für die der Tod nicht das Ende ist. Zoé Durand ist eine Sünderin. Eine Lügnerin, eine Prostituierte und eine berüchtigte Diebin. Nach einer schicksalhaften Nacht muss sie sich einen weiteren Titel auf ihre Liste Mörderin. Kein Wunder, dass sie sich nach ihrer Hinrichtung in Xanthia wiederfindet, der letzten Station vor den Toren der Hölle. Plötzlich sieht Zoé sich hungrigen Xathyr ausgesetzt, die nach den Sünden in ihrem Blut gieren. Da kommt es gerade recht, dass der attraktive Xathyr-Graf Alexei ihr einen Pakt Sie soll drei Relikte für ihn stehlen – im Gegenzug für ihre Freiheit. Doch gerade, als Zoé denkt, sie hätte Xanthias gefährlichste Dämonen schon kennengelernt, taucht der dunkle Prinz Kaspar auf – Alexeis größter Feind und jener Xathyr, vor dem der ganze Hof in Angst lebt. Zoé ist von Kaspars Schatten gleichermaßen abgestoßen und fasziniert. Noch ahnt sie nicht, dass sie weder Kas noch Alexei vertrauen sollte … Diese Tropes sind enthalten (Auswahl): strangers to loversemotional scarsTouch her and die / Touch her and I kill you!Who did this to you?Spicy Fantasy mit Gothic-Touch für eine erwachsene Zielgruppe Beril Kehribar ist die Bestseller-Autorin der düsteren New-Adult-Dilogie »Schattenthron«. Mit »Empire of Sins and Souls« hat sie eine Fantasy-Liebesroman-Trilogie voller Intrigen, Geheimnisse, blutrünstiger Dämonen und sexy Höllenfürsten geschrieben. Die Geschichte geht weiter in »Empire of Sins and Souls 2: Das gestohlene Herz« und wird abgeschlossen in »Empire of Sins and Souls 3: Das zerrissene Herz«. Diese Trilogie beinhaltet Themen, die bei manchen Menschen ungewollte Reaktionen auslösen können. Bitte achtet daher auf die Liste mit sensiblen Inhalten, die wir im Buch zur Verfügung stellen.

The events in the western capital threaten to shake not only the political order, but Maomao’s personal relationships as well, and she departs the city uncertain what her future holds. A detour on the way home, however, gives her an unexpected insight into her own family. Meanwhile, Consort Lishu finds herself at the center of an ugly scandal. Might the truth of the matter help explain everything that’s happened recently?

Shocking news reaches the Thursday Murder Club. An old friend in the antiques business has been killed, and a dangerous package he was protecting has gone missing. As the gang springs into action they encounter art forgers, online fraudsters and drug dealers, as well as heartache close to home. With the body count rising, the package still missing and trouble firmly on their tail, has their luck finally run out? And who will be the last devil to die?

Manche Entscheidungen zerstören dein Leben … Als Maxx die wunderschöne Rose kennenlernt, ist er augenblicklich hin und weg. Sie ist nicht nur wahnsinnig heiß, sondern auch selbstbewusst, schlagfertig und ganz offenbar sehr an ihm interessiert. Die Partynacht mit ihr ist magisch und unvergesslich. Maxx‘ Leben wird danach nicht mehr so sein, wie es war … »Mountains and Storms« erzählt die Vorgeschichte zu »Moving Mountains«, dem vierten Roman innerhalb der Fletcher-University-Reihe. Alle Bände der Reihe sind auch unabhängig voneinander lesbar.

Shocking news reaches the Thursday Murder Club. An old friend in the antiques business has been killed, and a dangerous package he was protecting has gone missing. As the gang springs into action they encounter art forgers, online fraudsters and drug dealers, as well as heartache close to home. With the body count rising, the package still missing and trouble firmly on their tail, has their luck finally run out? And who will be the last devil to die?

One Thursday afternoon in the seniors' center, a decade-old cold case --their favorite kind-- leads the Thursday Murder Club to a local news legend and a murder with no body and no answers. A new foe they call "Viking", wants Elizabeth to kill former KGB chief Viktor, or he will kill her sweet best friend Joyce. Activist marked for death Ron and psychiatrist Ibrahim chase clues for Viking's identity, and investigate mob-queen prisoner from last book. This third adventure ranges from a prison cell with espresso machine to a luxury penthouse with swimming pool high in the sky.

One Thursday afternoon in the seniors' center, a decade-old cold case --their favorite kind-- leads the Thursday Murder Club to a local news legend and a murder with no body and no answers. A new foe they call "Viking", wants Elizabeth to kill former KGB chief Viktor, or he will kill her sweet best friend Joyce. Activist marked for death Ron and psychiatrist Ibrahim chase clues for Viking's identity, and investigate mob-queen prisoner from last book. This third adventure ranges from a prison cell with espresso machine to a luxury penthouse with swimming pool high in the sky.

The political situation at court has changed: the birth of Gyokuyou’s son has seen her elevated to the status of Empress, and meanwhile Jinshi is no longer able to continue his pretense at the rear palace. Although all seems peaceful after the destruction of the Shi clan, threats continue to loom—not least a potential plague of insects—and Maomao, as ever, somehow finds herself caught up in them. When Jinshi orders an expedition to Gyokuyou’s homeland, Maomao heads west. But is there something lurking in the shadows of the glittering city? And will Maomao be able to discover what it is before it’s too late?

The political situation at court has changed: the birth of Gyokuyou’s son has seen her elevated to the status of Empress, and meanwhile Jinshi is no longer able to continue his pretense at the rear palace. Although all seems peaceful after the destruction of the Shi clan, threats continue to loom—not least a potential plague of insects—and Maomao, as ever, somehow finds herself caught up in them. When Jinshi orders an expedition to Gyokuyou’s homeland, Maomao heads west. But is there something lurking in the shadows of the glittering city? And will Maomao be able to discover what it is before it’s too late?

Though her main duty is still looking after Consort Gyokuyou, Maomao finds time to help her friends and acquaintances in the rear palace, including Xiaolan, who will need a job after her term of service ends, and Consort Lishu, who’s convinced she’s seen a ghost! When complications arise with Gyokuyou’s pregnancy, however, Maomao knows she’s not skilled enough to handle a situation that could threaten the life of both mother and child. She knows someone who is, but they haven’t been welcome in the rear palace for a very long time… Meanwhile, Maomao begins to discern what seem to be links between otherwise unrelated incidents in the rear palace. But what if her dawning knowledge makes her the next victim?

Sometimes friends hold you together.Sometimes they’re why you’re falling apart.Maggie, Harley and Róise are friends on the of triumph, catastrophe, or maybe just finally growing up. Their crumbling Belfast houseshare has been witness to their roaring twenties, filled with questionable one-night stands and ruthless hangovers. But now fault-lines are beginning to show.The three girls are still grieving the tragic death of their friend, Lydia, whose room remains untouched. Their last big fight hangs heavy over their heads, unspoken since the accident. And now they are all beginning to unravel.Thirst Trap by Gráinne O'Hare is a blazing, bittersweet, bitingly funny, and painfully relatable story about the friendships that endure through the very best and the very worst of times.

Though her main duty is still looking after Consort Gyokuyou, Maomao finds time to help her friends and acquaintances in the rear palace, including Xiaolan, who will need a job after her term of service ends, and Consort Lishu, who’s convinced she’s seen a ghost! When complications arise with Gyokuyou’s pregnancy, however, Maomao knows she’s not skilled enough to handle a situation that could threaten the life of both mother and child. She knows someone who is, but they haven’t been welcome in the rear palace for a very long time… Meanwhile, Maomao begins to discern what seem to be links between otherwise unrelated incidents in the rear palace. But what if her dawning knowledge makes her the next victim?