A collection of three Flandry tales: • The Game of Glory : Captain Flandry follows a dying man's clue to the watery provincial world of Nyanza, where a rebellion against the Empire may be brewing. • A Message in Secret : Flandry ventures to the remote colonial world of Altai, whose human inhabitants haven't been in contact with the Terran Empire for centuries, and discovers that they are cutting a Faustian deal with the Merseians. • The Plague of Masters : Flandry, of his own volition, decides to investigate the remote and isolated world of Unan Besar, to see exactly why it is they have had no contact with the Empire in over 300 years First published in 1965.

Joanna Shupe returns to New York City’s Gilded Age, where fortunes and reputations are gained and lost with ease—and love can blossom from the most unlikely charadeWith the fate of her disgraced family resting on her shoulders, Lady Christina Barclay has arrived in New York City from London to quickly secure a wealthy husband. But when her parents settle on an intolerable suitor, Christina turns to her reclusive neighbor, a darkly handsome and utterly compelling inventor, for help.Oliver Hawkes reluctantly agrees to a platonic marriage . . . with his own condition: The marriage must end after one year. Not only does Oliver face challenges that are certain to make life as his wife difficult, but more importantly, he refuses to be distracted from his life’s work—the development of a revolutionary device that could transform thousands of lives, including his own.Much to his surprise, his bride is more beguiling than he imagined. When temptation burns hot between them, they realize they must overcome their own secrets and doubts, and every effort to undermine their marriage, because one year can never be enough.**Review"I loved A Notorious Vow. I loved every second of this. I'm already looking forward to reading it a second time. And I will definitely be buying a print copy to cherish." -- Night Owl Reviews (5 STARS, TOP PICK) "A fast-paced story with a surprisingly modern feel from an expert writer of historical romance." -- Kirkus Reviews "Scintillating romance is at the heart of this tale of affable protagonists overcoming the wounds of their pasts." -- Publishers WeeklyAbout the Author Joanna Shupe has always loved history, ever since she saw her first Schoolhouse Rock cartoon. While in college, Joanna read every romance she could get her hands on and soon started crafting her own racy historical novels. In 2013, she won Romance Writers of America's prestigious Golden Heart® Award for Best Historical. She now lives in New Jersey with her two spirited daughters and dashing husband. To connect with Joanna, visit JoannaShupe.com. 

Set in 1804 Baltimore and on the high seas of the Atlantic Ocean, historical romance comes alive in this sweeping love story by Amelia Grey. Amid the treachery and intrigue of Napoleonic France, a beautiful woman is entangled in a web of danger, betrayal, and irresistible desire. Unemployed governess Chelly Worthington is happy to accept the job of caring for a child on a voyage to France. The difficult task will be hiding her attraction to wealthy ship owner, Austin Radcliffe who has promised to pay her handsomely when the boy is safely delivered to his father. But staying out of the enticing man’s arms is impossible. Austin Radcliffe must pay a debt to the man who saved his mother’s life no matter how distasteful the request. But will keeping his promise to Napoleon’s youngest brother cost him the love of his life? Chelly quickly finds out that all it not as legitimate as it seems and is forced to take matters into her own hands, even at the risk of losing the man she loves. Praise for BewitchingA compelling story of love and betrayal that will keep you turning the pages until the thrilling end. Joan Johnston author of Wyoming Bride Intriguing plot twists with a unique Regency flavor that will please the era’s fans. Romantic Times Magazine Two strong willed people captivate and charm in this moving story of honor and pride. Rendezvous A wonderful and exiting story that will keep the reader enthralled until the very end. Readers, don’t miss this one. The Paperback Forum

Forced to flee his city of Melnibone, Elric and his sorcerous blade Stormbringer journey through barren hills to the edge of a black sea. Elric finds a dark ship and begins a voyage that will bring him face-to-face with all the champions Time can summon--and more.

Rough and ready Texan Quincey Morris thrust his Bowie knife into Dracula's heart, bringing an end to the quintessential battle between the living and the Un-Dead. It also brought an end to Quincey as he bled his life away into the chill earth of Transylvania. Or so he thought. Waking to the night, surrounded by ravenous wolves, he finds himself plunged into his greatest adventure yet: life beyond life--as a vampire. To survive, he must quickly adapt to his dark change. At the hands of his savage mentor it's a hard, painful process, but Quincey is determined to escape the wilderness and return to his grieving friends. However, Professor Van Helsing has convinced them that the only good vampire is a dead one. Seen as an acolyte of their greatest enemy, can Quincey persuade them to accept his change, or will a lifetime of friendship end in bloody betrayal? And for whom?

Joe Richey has spent most of his life clowning around. He's become the "good guy" who jokes about everything and laughs through life. Lois Johnson broke up with her rich boyfriend who wasn't a Christian. She's committed to serving the Lord through her new job. When Slow-Joe the Clown falls into her lap, Lois wonders if he might be the man God has in mind for her. Is Joe what Lois is looking for in a man? Or will his jesting be bad for their relationship? Can Joe connect with his real feelings, or will he spend the rest of his life clowning around?

Helping injured cowboy Torin Quaid drive mustangs north provides a way for vaudevillian Nola York to earn a train ticket east–and get one step closer to her goal of auditioning for Buffalo Bill’s Wild West stage production. The temporary marriage is solely for propriety’s sake. Until disaster strikes, and the two must rely on each other–emotionally and physically–to safely reach Torin’s ranch. Will a marriage of convenience turn into more on a trail drive through Montana Territory?

"I love her books!"—Linda Lael MillerPresent Danger When Victoria Bradford got engaged, she told herself to give love a chance. Six months later, she's on the run from her angry, abusive ex-fiancé with her four-year-old daughter and nowhere to go. Seventy miles north of Dallas, the Iron River Ranch is pretty much nowhere. That's what its new owner, Josh Cain, wanted when he came back from Afghanistan. Big skies, quiet nights, no trouble. One look tells Josh the pretty redhead with the adorable little girl will give him trouble of the most personal kind. But he's seen trouble before, and he doesn't scare easy. Not when "accidents" start happening around the ranch. Not when Tory's best friend back in Phoenix is abducted and brutalized. Not even when it looks like their current problems are only the tip of the iceberg. But if he gets too close to fierce, determined Tory, Josh knows...

Doomed to wander the earth eternally as a soldier, Casca Longinus finds himself in the midst of World War I, fighting in the world's first modern war and envying those who are dying in droves all around him. Reissue.

A brilliant, exhilarating debut novel that retells The Odyssey during the 1965 Watts Riots—like nothing you've ever read beforeIt's August 1965 and Los Angeles is scorching. Americo Monk, a street-haunting aficionado of graffiti, is frantically trying to return home to the makeshift harbor community (assembled from old shipping containers) where he lives with his girlfriend, Karmann. But this is during the Watts Riots, and although his status as a chronicler of all things underground garners him free passage through the territories fiercely controlled by gangs, his trek is nevertheless diverted. Embarking on an exhilarating, dangerous, and at times paranormal journey, Monk crosses paths with a dizzying array of representatives from Los Angeles subcultures, including Chinese gangsters, graffiti bombers, witches, the Nation of Islam leader Elijah Muhammad, and others. Graffiti Palace is the story of a city transmogrified by the upsurge of...