Amalie Howard

James Bond meets Bridgerton in this steamy enemies-to-lovers historical romance from USA Today bestselling author Amalie Howard:This lady won't let a savvy duke sway her from her mission.The Duke of Thornbury, retired agent of the Crown, has never lost a target.In a flirty game of cat and mouse, a spy must keep his enemy close to unravel the secrets that threaten to tear them apart.Lady Bronwyn Chase is far from the paragon of society that her mother expects her to be. Which is why she's on her brother's passenger liner bound for America with a secret packet of letters that could get her into trouble. Serious trouble-the kind that a duke's sister shouldn't be in; the kind that puts spymaster Valentine Medford, the Duke of Thornbury, on her trail. But as the duke gets closer to Bronwyn and the secrets she's keeping, he'll have to decide between the mysterious woman who calls to him, or his allegiance to the Crown.Praise for the Daring Dukes series:"Vivid, sensual and beautifully written... Amalie Howard tells a story with self-assured style, wit, and energy, making the book impossible to put down."-Lisa Kleypas, New York Times bestselling author, for The Princess Stakes"Amalie Howard is the fresh voice historical romance needs right now... I will read every word she writes."-Kerrigan Byrne, USA Today bestselling author"Adventurous!"-Publishers Weekly for Rules for Heiresses

Pretty Woman meets the Bridgertons in this witty, vivacious historical take on 90s romcoms by USA Today bestselling author Amalie Howard: "Refreshing, steamy, and stocked with characters you don't normally get to see in the genre-a must-read author"-Jodi Picoult, #1 New York Times bestselling authorLord Lysander Blackstone, the stern Duke of Montcroix, has only one interest: increasing his considerable fortune. After a series of betrayals, he keeps his emotions buried deep. Money, after all, can't break a man's heart-or make promises it can't keep. But when his reputation for being heartless jeopardizes a new business deal, he finds himself seeking a most unusual-and alluring-solution . . . Once an up-and-coming ballerina, Miss Geneviève Valery is now hopelessly out of work. After refusing to become a wealthy patron's mistress, Nève was promptly shown the door to the streets. When she accidentally saves the life of a handsome duke, she doubts the encounter will go any better than her last brush with nobility. But instead of propositioning her, Montcroix makes Nève an offer she would be a fool to refuse: act as his fake fiancée in exchange for fortune enough to start over.Only neither is prepared when very real feelings begin to grow between them. They both stand to win . . . but only if they're willing to risk their hearts.

USA Today bestselling author Amalie Howard whisks you away with a historical romance full of drama, true love, and the perfect happily ever after.Readers will devour this tale of:A rebellious heiress determined to be independentA shunned duke forced to return to his family estateAnd a scandal between them that will have the whole ton aflutterSometimes, finding love means flouting the rules…Born to a life of privilege, Lady Ravenna Huntley rues the day that she must marry. She's refused dozens of suitors and cried off multiple betrothals, but running away—even if brash and foolhardy—is the only option left to secure her independence.Lord Courtland Chase, grandson of the Duke of Ashvale, was driven from England at the behest of his cruel stepmother. Scorned and shunned, he swore never to return to the land of his birth. But when a twist of bad luck throws a rebellious heiress into his arms, at the very moment he finds out he's the new Duke, marriage is the only alternative to massive scandal.Both are quick to deny it, but a wedding might be the only way out for both of them. And the attraction that burns between them makes Ravenna and Courtland wonder if it'll truly only be a marriage of convenience after all…Praise for Amalie Howard:"Her writing sparkles."—Lisa Kleypas, New York Times bestselling author"A terrific froth of a regency romp."—Reading Reality for The Rakehell of Roth"Very cleverly written... There's heat, sensuality, and some lovely moments of humour."—Smart Bitches Trashy Books for The Beast of Beswick"Filled with strong, loveable characters, sizzling chemisty, quick wit, and snarky banter. I loved every word."—Caffeinated Reviewer for The Beast of Beswick

"Vivid, sensual and beautifully written"—Lisa Kleypas, New York Times bestselling authorBorn to an Indian maharaja and a British noblewoman, Princess Sarani Rao has it all: beauty, riches, and a crown. But when Sarani's father is murdered, her only hope is the next ship out—captained by the boy she once loved…and spurned.Captain Rhystan Huntley, the reluctant Duke of Embry, is loath to give up his life at sea. But duty is calling him home, and this is his final voyage. Leave it to fate that the one woman he's ever loved must escape to England on his ship."The PRINCESS STAKES came along just when I needed it most. There's star-crossed, swoony, steamy love, true to the genre—but there's also a subtle, searing focus on racism, colorism, and what it means to belong that is rare for a historical romance, which elevates it to a unique and truly resonant read."—Jodi Picoult, New York Times bestselling author

Lord Winter Vance, the Marquess of Roth, does not want a wife, especially a starry-eyed debutante, which is why the minute they’re wed, he dumps her at his country estate and he is off to London. Despite her hasty marriage, Lady Isobel Vance is determined to make the best of it. But three years later, forgotten in slumbering Chelmsford while her husband gallivants in London, enough is enough. It’s time to wake up and show her husband just who he married. But when Isobel is mistaken for a stable hand, what begins as a dance of seduction in ballrooms becomes a meeting of minds in disguise, and strange capers might lead to true love after all.

The Duchess Deal by Tessa Dare meets Taming of the Shrew in the start to a new Regency series from award-winning author Amalie Howard.

SEEING THEM MEANS CERTAIN DEATHSpeio Marin desperately wants to return to his undersea home, but the Aquarathi queen-to-be, Nerissa, wants nothing to do with any of her people or her oceanic kingdom. Torn between his own desires and his sworn duty to his future queen, Speio spirals into despair.But when he meets Anya Delmonico-an enigmatic girl trapped by a dark past-he is drawn to her despite his loathing for humans. Anya is unlike anyone he's ever met, and when she finds herself in mortal danger, Speio will risk discovery and more to protect her.Duty will topple to the greatest adversary of all...love.Praise for Seamonster: "The action never flags and the romance is both sweet and hot." - Page Morgan, author of the Beautiful and the Cursed

Highlander Ronan Maclaren must marry, but he's in no particular hurry. He's perfectly happy as the laird of his clan, running the Maclaren Whisky Distillery, and besides, he just hasn't found the right woman.Lady Imogen Kinley has cleverly avoided wedlock for years. Men, she has learned from painful experience, are not to be trusted. Determined to remain independent, she takes an indecent amount of pleasure in making herself as unattractive to potential suitors as possible.When desperate measures are taken by their parents and a betrothal contract is signed, it's loathing at first sight. They each vow to make the other cry off-by any means necessary. But what starts out as a battle of wits...quickly dissolves into a battle of wills.

Lady Aisla Montgomery has a perfectly tolerable marriage...as long as her husband stays in Scotland and she in Paris. But now, years later, she wants only one thing-a divorce. Niall Stuart Maclaren, the rugged Laird of Tarbendale rues the day he met his beautiful, conniving wife. Though the thought of her incites a bitter and biting fury, no other womanhas ever stirred his blood as hotly. When Aisla returns to Scotland to sever ties, Niall agrees on one condition-one week with him for every year of desertion. Six weeks as his wife in his castle...in his bed...in exchange for her freedom.

After an epic struggle that unseated the Azura Lord of Death and placed Serjana Caelum’s best friend, Kyle, on his throne, the Mortal Realm is peaceful and the balance between good and evil?which Sera is sworn to protect?has been restored. But signs of a new threat to the world of men quickly begin to appear: A scourge of demons descends on the Mortal Realm, and Sera is beside herself trying to locate their source. She sends word to the gods for help, and their answer comes in the form of Kira, the living incarnation of Kali, goddess of destruction. Stunning and dangerous, Kira plans to protect the heavens at all cost, even if it means destroying the entire Mortal Realm. Soon Sera and Kyle find themselves fighting not just the demon plague, but Kira and her twin. But when an even more sinister threat arises?putting not just the human world but all planes of existence in jeopardy?they must all learn to work together or lose everything they sacrificed so much to save.

SCOTLAND, 1819. Brandt Montgomery Pierce is a bastard-and proud of it. Raised by the Duke of Bradburne, Brandt enjoys an uncommon life of privilege. Despite the mystery surrounding his birth, he has wealth and opportunity, and wants nothing more. Especially not a wife. Lady Sorcha Maclaren, the fiery and scarred daughter of Laird Maclaren, the Duke of Dunrannoch, is desperate to avoid marriage to a loathsome marquess at any cost...even if it means risking a kiss with a handsome stranger at a Scottish border festival. But after an innocent kiss turns into a scandalously public embrace, Sorcha and Brandt get more than they bargained for-a swift trip to the altar. When danger chases them into the Highlands, and deceit threatens to tear them apart, their only hope will be to surrender...to each other.

Lord Henry Radcliffe, the scarred but sinfully sexy Earl of Langlevit, is a beast. The only way Henry can exorcise the demons of his war-ravaged past is through intense physicality. In and out of bed. An endeavor that has no shortage of willing participants. Intent on scandalizing London, Princess Irina Volkonsky is a hellion and every gentleman's deepest desire...except for one. Irina knows better than to provoke the wickedly forbidding earl, but she will stop at nothing short of ruination to win the heart of the only man she's ever loved. But when one scandalous kiss makes dangerous passions ignite, neither of them can fight their sizzling attraction. When a sinister plot emerges to threaten them both, they will have to fight one last battle, this time for the ultimate prize...love.

Lord Graham Findlay, the shamelessly virile Viscount Northridge, has a disgraceful secret, one he'll do anything to hide. Holding his passions at bay, Gray has sworn off the fairer sex. But when temptation comes in the form of an intriguing woman he cannot easily avoid, Gray's integrity-and his most depraved desires-are put to the ultimate test.Self-assured and carefree Princess Svetlanka Volkonsky never dreamed she would one day become a lady's maid to avoid a dangerous traitor. But danger also comes in many guises, especially in the sinful and devastatingly attractive lord of the manor who introduces her to a world of singular pleasure. When Lana's past emerges to threaten the life and the false identity she's built in England, she and Gray find themselves falling into a tangled web of lies and intrigue...and the last place either of them expected to fall...in love.

THE OCEANS WILL RISE...AND SECRETS WILL BE REVEALEDNerissa Marin has reclaimed her birthright and assumed the mantle of queen of Waterfell, but all is not calm beneath the ocean's surface. As signs of unrest emerge, a missive arrives that her royal consort, Lokeane Seavon, has been poisoned with a deadly biotoxin. Riss has no choice but to go landside. Leaving her undersea throne in the hands of unknown enemies is a risk, but Lo's survival is her only concern. Her courage will be challenged, trusted allies will become enemies, and her heart will face its greatest trial. To defend her throne and save her prince, a warrior queen must rise. Praise for Oceanborn: "Second book in the series is a winner Howard knocks it out of the park yet again with Oceanborn " Fresh Fiction"A brilliant sequel that managed to top the first. The stakes were upped, the characters grew, the romance deepened, and the ending left me wanting more." Imagine A World*Second edition, originally published in 2014 with Harlequin Teen / Inkyard Pres

In Serjana Caelum’s world, gods exist. So do goddesses. Sera knows this because she is one of them. A secret long concealed by her parents, Sera is Lakshmi reborn, the human avatar of an immortal Indian goddess rumored to control all the planes of existence. Marked by the sigils of both heaven and hell, Sera’s avatar is meant to bring balance to the mortal world, but all she creates is chaos. A chaos that Azrath, the Asura Lord of Death, hopes to use to unleash hell on earth. Torn between reconciling her past and present, Sera must figure out how to stop Azrath before the Mortal Realm is destroyed. But trust doesn’t come easy in a world fissured by lies and betrayal. Her best friend Kyle is hiding his own dark secrets, and her mysterious new neighbor, Devendra, seems to know a lot more than he’s telling. Struggling between her opposing halves and her attraction to the boys tied to each of them, Sera must become the goddess she was meant to be, or risk failing, which means sacrificing the world she was born to protect. Sky Pony Press, with our Good Books, Racehorse and Arcade imprints, is proud to publish a broad range of books for young readers?picture books for small children, chapter books, books for middle grade readers, and novels for young adults. Our list includes bestsellers for children who love to play Minecraft; stories told with LEGO bricks; books that teach lessons about tolerance, patience, and the environment, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

THE DEEP CAN BE DEADLY...BUT LOVE CAN BE DEADLIERNerissa Marin is far from home. Though she lives an anonymous life on land during her cycle of human study, she is Aquarathi royalty by birth-and the future monarch of a hidden, undersea kingdom. But when her father is murdered, the human world becomes her only refuge.Adrift and indifferent, Riss indulges her every whim, including her feelings for the new surf king of Dover Prep, Lokeane Seavon. But as the day she comes of age looms closer, old enemies appear and challenges are issued: If she forsakes her throne, her people will suffer for it.To win her crown, she must become the queen she was born to be. Praise for Waterfell: "A coming-of-age story complicated by regicide, superhuman powers, the duty to protect a kingdom and one hot surfer. A fantastical surf-and-turf romance." Kirkus Reviews*Second edition, originally published in 2013 with Harlequin Teen / Inkyard Pres