Liana Brooks

Where shadows whisper and magic thrives - explore the extraordinary.Dark tales and luminous adventures collide in Darkness & Good, an anthology that invites readers into worlds of peril and possibility. Experience thrilling narratives where fae conspiracies entwine with human fate, sci-fi futures grapple with timeless dilemmas, and fantasy legends come alive. Written with wit and imagination, these stories are a must-read for fans of speculative fiction that lingers in the mind and heart.

An isolated cabin in the middle of nowhere, with no power, no wifi, and no neighbors within screaming distance? Phoebe King's dream come true. And you can pry it from her cold dead fingers before she'd even dream of leaving. Even when a handsome stranger from the fire department shows up, warning of an impending wildfire. Because leaving? That means confronting all the demons from her past. A shame for Phoebe, then, that Mr Mysterious & Handsome would rather do anything than let her fingers become cold and dead... including kidnapping. Of course, if he's going to kidnap her, that makes her - and her past - one-hundred percent his problem. Right? A grumpy/sunshine holiday romance for readers longing for the safety to simply be themselves.

An isolated cabin in the middle of nowhere, with no power, no wifi, and no neighbors within screaming distance? Phoebe King's dream come true. And you can pry it from her cold dead fingers before she'd even dream of leaving. Even when a handsome stranger from the fire department shows up, warning of an impending wildfire. Because leaving? That means confronting all the demons from her past. A shame for Phoebe, then, that Mr Mysterious & Handsome would rather do anything than let her fingers become cold and dead... including kidnapping. Of course, if he's going to kidnap her, that makes her - and her past - one-hundred percent his problem. Right? A grumpy/sunshine holiday romance for readers longing for the safety to simply be themselves.

Meet Iris Muhly, American star of the hit international TV show Shattered.Just kidding. Ingenue Iris definitely acts in the show, but the vibe? Less 'star' and more 'character the fans hate most'. Bad enough on a normal show. But on a show where fans literally vote to control the plot? A disaster bad enough to potentially kick her all the way out of Korea since her work visa expires the moment her contract does. Arriving home on a freezing December night to find her agent in the process of moving a Jpop star into her apartment? Hardly a vote of confidence. And that's before a package explodes on Iris, literally showering her in death threats.If only the fans loved her enough to vote for her to stay. Heck, right now she'd settle for a place to stay tonight.Or a vote (of confidence) from, say, Max Kang, hotter-than-hot lead villain in the cast of Shattered...A dark, flirty paranormal romance full of forced proximity and fake relationships: the perfect read to chase away holiday blues.

Meet Iris Muhly, American star of the hit international TV show Shattered.Just kidding. Ingenue Iris definitely acts in the show, but the vibe? Less 'star' and more 'character the fans hate most'. Bad enough on a normal show. But on a show where fans literally vote to control the plot? A disaster bad enough to potentially kick her all the way out of Korea since her work visa expires the moment her contract does. Arriving home on a freezing December night to find her agent in the process of moving a Jpop star into her apartment? Hardly a vote of confidence. And that's before a package explodes on Iris, literally showering her in death threats.If only the fans loved her enough to vote for her to stay. Heck, right now she'd settle for a place to stay tonight.Or a vote (of confidence) from, say, Max Kang, hotter-than-hot lead villain in the cast of Shattered...A dark, flirty paranormal romance full of forced proximity and fake relationships: the perfect read to chase away holiday blues.

Safely ensconced in the past, away from the Commonwealth Bureau of Investigation-away from Dr Emir's parallel reality machine-the biggest worry in Sam Rose's life right now? The heat of an Australian summer. But her phone buzzes: a mysterious notification about the old Jane Doe case. The case buried beneath more layers of Top Secret protocols than anything else in the world. Another woman found, same fracture patterns, same murder weapon. Sam should let it slide. But she never caught the killer-her killer-and she never determined which version of herself she buried in an unmarked grave. Getting involved threatens the stability not just of her world-Sam's shocking discovery reveals a silent war that endangers the entire fabric of reality. No one can escape the fall out.Only one reality will prevail. And every step Sam takes shifts her one step closer to becoming the girl in the grave... The stunning conclusion to the Time & Shadows series that will have you on the edge of your seat until the final heart-pounding twist. Perfect for fans of J.D. Robb and Philip K. Dick.

A district of her own, an assistant who reminds her of a Viking crossed with an over-enthusiastic puppy, and cases to work without a boss micro-managing - or plotting to murder her: Everything Agent Sam Rose ever wanted. But a strange explosion at Drenmann Labs disrupts her equilibrium. The senior agent in the neighbouring district - who technically outranks her - dismisses it as an accident. Sam suspects something more. Especially since only Henry Troom, former prot g of Dr Abdul Emir, died in the blast. Sam packed away the trauma of dealing with Dr Emir's parallel-reality machine with the final compulsory psychological debriefing last May. But this case forces her not only to reconfront her worst fears... Sam finds herself embroiled in a battle for the very fabric of reality, pursued by someone who wants to make sure secrets stay hidden. Sam's dark future is here. Perfect for fans of Blade Runner and J.D. Robb's In Death series, don't miss Convergence Point, the bone-chilling sequel to The Day Before.

Selena Caryll lost everything in the war-her ship, her crew, her family. Although technically on the winner's side, her lack of crew makes her easy pickings in any fight-and any bar brawl. But she never goes down without swinging.Titan Sciarra, on the losing side of the war, brokered a kind of peace with the winners, enough to let him live as the fragile bridge between the two sides. As a Fleet Guardian, he deals with the day-to-day operations of the fleet-and breaks up bar brawls when necessary. As a Guardian, obviously he should walk the fired-up Selena home. Make sure she gets there safe. Definitely without flirting. That could bring his delicately spun balance crashing down, dragging the fleet with him.If only a way existed to get the bodies of the fleet into motion again.An action-packed enemies-to-lovers romance in a world drawn with stunning vision and depth-don't miss this fantastic series from Liana Brooks.

The last thing Agent Sam Rose - probationary Agent Sam Rose - wants? More work on the weekend. Especially a dead-clone case that warrants an exaggerated littering fine at most. She needs a murder case to solve so she can finally get promoted away from the out-dated, disorganized, sexist backwater of District 3. Sam's boss wants the case closed fast. Sam's integrity demands she pursues every lead. But in doing so, Sam discovers a terrifying puzzle leading to one impossible conclusion: a secret with the power to rewrite the entire history of the world. A secret more personal than Sam could ever have imagined. A gripping time-travel thriller about standing up for what's right - no matter what the cost.

Necromancy: shady, illegal, and totally ruining Detective Andi Kierzan's Saturday night as she attempts to interview the latest in a string of risen-corpses. A risen corpse who remembers his own name, and not much more. The risen dead aren't known for their resurrected brain functions.Andi does get one name from him, though. A name that seems totally unhelpful... Unless you know what Andi knows.A twisty short story about the unintended consequences of receiving kindness from strangers, don't miss Liana Brooks' Necromancer Troubles

Rowena Lee lost the man she was supposed to marry, and with him, any hope for a happy future in the war. Now, five years later, with a suspicious kind of peace brokered between the sides, Rowena lives a half-life in emotional isolation. Neither her former enemies nor her crew have any use for her, and her only joy comes from her new job training cadets-something made difficult lately by Commander Silar's constant, irritating presence. If he got out of her way for just three seconds, she could actually do her job. Commander Hollis Silar came out of the war a hero, the golden boy who could do no wrong. Romance came easily too: easy come, and easy go. But Rowena? Challenging. Like trying to flirt with a rock. Especially since shouldn't associate with her in the first place. As politics heat up on Malik IV and factions begin to draw battle lines, an unknown enemy forces Rowena and Hollis into an uneasy partnership. Love is a battlefield, and on Malik IV, war is in the air. A sensual enemies-to-lovers romance for everyone who believes in the power of one strong woman to change the world.

Adopting a new identity before the internet? A cinch. Piece of cake. Barely meant moving towns. But these days? A much trickier proposition. One that takes planning. Careful planning. And not, say, ending up in the hospital, where nosy doctors ask probing questions... If you love cunning characters who are more than what they seem, don't miss Identity Theft 101

As a Goddess, interruptions go with the job description. Hence setting clear expectations early on that this Goddess would not manifest for every stubbed toe or missing ox. But this petitioner? Very insistent. Irritatingly so. The Goddess abandons her hot bath to answer... and what she finds not only shocks her, but sets in motion a series of events that change her life forever. A satisfying, sultry, slow-burn from the author of the All I Want For Christmas romances, for readers who like their heroes clever, cheeky and seductive.

Ninety-six-year-old Tilly's great-grandchildren insist she try something new to keep her brain active. The cute little virtual game Hero's Journey seems harmless enough. And Tilly quite enjoys catching butterflies and swapping gifts with another player, Anubis. A sweet boy. Silly. But sweet. Even if he enjoys sending her souls in a rather competitive fashion. Even if he says there's only one soul that he really wants... A heart-warming story with a delightfully satisfying resolution, if you love soulmate stories, don't miss Anubis Has Sent You Six Souls