Sherrilyn Kenyon

Featuring stories from R.L. Stine and Madeleine Roux, this middle grade horror anthology, curated by New York Times bestselling author and master of macabre Jonathan Maberry, is a chilling tribute to Alvin Schwartz’s Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. Flesh-hungry ogres? Brains full of spiders? Haunted houses you can’t escape? This collection of 35 terrifying stories from the Horror Writers Association has it all, including ghastly illustrations from Iris Compiet that will absolutely chill readers to the bone.So turn off your lamps, click on your flashlights, and prepare—if you dare—to be utterly spooked! The complete list of writers: Linda D. Addison, Courtney Alameda, Jonathan Auxier, Gary A. Braunbeck, Z Brewer, Aric Cushing, John Dixon, Tananarive Due, Jamie Ford, Kami Garcia, Christopher Golden, Tonya Hurley, Catherine Jordan, Sherrilyn Kenyon, Alethea Kontis, N.R. Lambert, Laurent Linn, Amy Lukavics, Barry Lyga, D.J. MacHale, Josh Malerman, James A. Moore, Michael Northrop, Micol Ostow, Joanna Parypinksi, Brendan Reichs, Madeleine Roux, R.L. Stine, Margaret Stohl, Gaby Triana, Luis Alberto Urrea, Rosario Urrea, Kim Ventrella, Sheri White, T.J. Wooldridge, Brenna Yovanoff

Featuring stories from R.L. Stine and Madeleine Roux, this middle grade horror anthology, curated by New York Times bestselling author and master of macabre Jonathan Maberry, is a chilling tribute to Alvin Schwartz’s Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. Flesh-hungry ogres? Brains full of spiders? Haunted houses you can’t escape? This collection of 35 terrifying stories from the Horror Writers Association has it all, including ghastly illustrations from Iris Compiet that will absolutely chill readers to the bone.So turn off your lamps, click on your flashlights, and prepare—if you dare—to be utterly spooked! The complete list of writers: Linda D. Addison, Courtney Alameda, Jonathan Auxier, Gary A. Braunbeck, Z Brewer, Aric Cushing, John Dixon, Tananarive Due, Jamie Ford, Kami Garcia, Christopher Golden, Tonya Hurley, Catherine Jordan, Sherrilyn Kenyon, Alethea Kontis, N.R. Lambert, Laurent Linn, Amy Lukavics, Barry Lyga, D.J. MacHale, Josh Malerman, James A. Moore, Michael Northrop, Micol Ostow, Joanna Parypinksi, Brendan Reichs, Madeleine Roux, R.L. Stine, Margaret Stohl, Gaby Triana, Luis Alberto Urrea, Rosario Urrea, Kim Ventrella, Sheri White, T.J. Wooldridge, Brenna Yovanoff

From #1 New York Times and international bestselling author Sherrilyn Kenyon comes an all new world unlike anything ever seen before... TAKE BACK YOUR KINGDOM Gisela Bloodthorn is trained to kill. Taken hostage when she was a young girl, she has spent her life enslaved as an assassin in the court of the Centaurs, where only the strongest survive. Now, the Centaur queen has a final assignment for her: kill the queen's enemies and Gisela will go free. Fail and the only person Gisela loves will be sacrificed. But when she moves to assassinate her first target, the Outlaw, Dove Gan Athair. Gisela learns that the Outlaws aren't what they seem. Nor are they easily slain. Dove isn't just a bastard elf. He has a secret that could tear the Thirteen Kingdoms apart and one he will kill to protect. And when he learns the truth about Gisela and her family, he knows that she is key to ending the Centaur-Unicorn war before it destroys everything. But trust doesn't come easy to either of them. If they can't find common ground and fight their real enemy, both of them will lose everything and everyone they care for.

From #1 New York Times and international bestselling author Sherrilyn Kenyon comes an all new world unlike anything ever seen before... TAKE BACK YOUR KINGDOM Gisela Bloodthorn is trained to kill. Taken hostage when she was a young girl, she has spent her life enslaved as an assassin in the court of the Centaurs, where only the strongest survive. Now, the Centaur queen has a final assignment for her: kill the queen's enemies and Gisela will go free. Fail and the only person Gisela loves will be sacrificed. But when she moves to assassinate her first target, the Outlaw, Dove Gan Athair. Gisela learns that the Outlaws aren't what they seem. Nor are they easily slain. Dove isn't just a bastard elf. He has a secret that could tear the Thirteen Kingdoms apart and one he will kill to protect. And when he learns the truth about Gisela and her family, he knows that she is key to ending the Centaur-Unicorn war before it destroys everything. But trust doesn't come easy to either of them. If they can't find common ground and fight their real enemy, both of them will lose everything and everyone they care for.

"The reigning queen of the paranormal scene." -Publisher's WeeklyFor over two decades, Sherrilyn Kenyon fans have been begging to know more about Acheron's demon. Simi has always been the absolute fan favorite, since the day she first flounced onto pages and won reader's hearts.Now those dedicated fans will learn the truth ...Life as a demon is never an easy one. Orphaned as a child, Simi was left to make her own way in the world of humans. Bound to the Atlantean god who caused the death of her mother, she's spent her life trying to make sense of a world that baffles her.But as the gods vie for a power that leaves demons, Dark-Hunters and humans struggling to take sides, Simi can no longer rely on the god, Acheron, for protection. She must find her own way. Not just for herself, but to save the lives of her family and friends.Only one entity holds the secret she needs to save Acheron's life. But the price it demands is steep, and it will leave her at the mercy of a creature known for cruelty. Her choice should be easy. Save Acheron at all costs. Yet some prices are too high and by saving Acheron, she just might destroy everything."Kenyon writes for a mixed audience to great success, easily maintaining the excitement, intrigue, and humor of a series that appeals to guys and girls alike." -Booklist "A terrific action-packed fantasy." -Midwest Book Review "I don't know how many more ways I can gush over Nick but as long as the books keep coming, I'll keep thinking them up." - Paranormal Haven "Kenyon keeps the supernatural action careening along." -Booklist"It does not matter if you are male or female... anyone from the ages of teen to adult would love this story... Tales by Sherrilyn Kenyon are major awesomeness " -Huntress Reviews

"The reigning queen of the paranormal scene." -Publisher's WeeklyFor over two decades, Sherrilyn Kenyon fans have been begging to know more about Acheron's demon. Simi has always been the absolute fan favorite, since the day she first flounced onto pages and won reader's hearts.Now those dedicated fans will learn the truth ...Life as a demon is never an easy one. Orphaned as a child, Simi was left to make her own way in the world of humans. Bound to the Atlantean god who caused the death of her mother, she's spent her life trying to make sense of a world that baffles her.But as the gods vie for a power that leaves demons, Dark-Hunters and humans struggling to take sides, Simi can no longer rely on the god, Acheron, for protection. She must find her own way. Not just for herself, but to save the lives of her family and friends.Only one entity holds the secret she needs to save Acheron's life. But the price it demands is steep, and it will leave her at the mercy of a creature known for cruelty. Her choice should be easy. Save Acheron at all costs. Yet some prices are too high and by saving Acheron, she just might destroy everything."Kenyon writes for a mixed audience to great success, easily maintaining the excitement, intrigue, and humor of a series that appeals to guys and girls alike." -Booklist "A terrific action-packed fantasy." -Midwest Book Review "I don't know how many more ways I can gush over Nick but as long as the books keep coming, I'll keep thinking them up." - Paranormal Haven "Kenyon keeps the supernatural action careening along." -Booklist"It does not matter if you are male or female... anyone from the ages of teen to adult would love this story... Tales by Sherrilyn Kenyon are major awesomeness " -Huntress Reviews

From #1 New York Times and international bestselling author Sherrilyn Kenyon comes an all-new world unlike anything ever seen before...TAKE BACK YOUR KINGDOMUnicorns and Dragons never mix. For centuries, they've been bitter enemies and their kingdoms at war. But desperate times call for desperate measures. Tanis's beloved older brother and heir to their throne has been slain by a human who continues to flaunt her brother's death.To restore her family's honor, she's willing to make a deal with a Unicorn shapeshifter so that she can infiltrate the human world and recapture what was so cruelly taken.But Dash Coeur de Noir isn't just any Unicorn, as the High King he's the most hated and feared of his breed and he's on his own mission when the Dragon, Tanis, crosses his path- to reclaim his sister's horn that was brutally taken. In the wrong hands, that horn could destroy the fragile peace that has kept the Thirteen Kingdoms from destroying each other. In a world built on magic, blood, and betrayal no one can trust anyone. With a bounty on their heads and assassins and enemies out to claim them both, they must somehow learn to trust each other or watch their kingdoms burn.

From #1 New York Times and international bestselling author Sherrilyn Kenyon comes an all new world unlike anything ever seen before...TAKE BACK YOUR KINGDOMFor centuries, they've been bitter enemies and their kingdoms at war. But desperate times call for desperate measures. Tanis's beloved older brother and heir to their throne has been slain by a human who continues to flaunt her brother's death.In order to restore her family's honor, she's willing to make a deal so that she can infiltrate the human world and recapture what was so cruelly taken.But Dash Coeur de Noir is the most hated and feared of his breed and he's on his own mission when Tanis crosses his path- he must keep the kingdoms from destroying each other.In a world built on magic, blood and betrayal no one can trust anyone. With a bounty on their heads and assassins and enemies out to claim them both, they must somehow learn to trust each other or watch their world burn.

Sherrilyn Kenyon returns with more Christmas cheer in these two novellas set in the worlds of the Dark-Hunters and Acheron. One Silent Night While the world carries on unawares, Stryker, who leads an army of demons and vampires, is plotting an all out onslaught against his enemies--which, unfortunately for us, includes the entire human race. To avenge his sister, Stryker prepares to annihilate the Dark-Hunters. But things go awry when his oldest enemy returns. Enter his ex-wife. Zephyra. Just when he thought nothing could stop him, he's now embroiled in a centuries old war with a shrew who gives new meaning to pain. Love Bytes Adrian Cole is an overworked total computer geek who just wants his mother and sister to get a life while he does his job to the best of his abilities. What he is about to get is the best makeover of his life when Samantha, one of his loyal and dedicated coworkers, agrees to help him look the part by reinventing his image over the holidays--only to find themselves surrendering completely to forbidden passion . . .

From the moment he was born a god of light and darkness, Xevikan Daraxerxes was rejected by those who should have embraced him. A child of both realms, he was embraced by none. His is a lonely path that he's walked for centuries as he's done his best to avoid the divine politics of his parents.But one can only stay neutral for so long. Now, Xev must face his past and learn from his mistakes. The world is in turmoil and his best friend and brother are facing enemies at every turn.The evil he rejected is on the brink of destroying everything he knows and everyone he cares about. Either Xev embraces the savage inside himself that he's spent centuries caging or he'll be the last god ruling over a vacant, hollowed-out world.

From the moment he was born a god of light and darkness, Xevikan Daraxerxes was rejected by those who should have embraced him. A child of both realms, he was embraced by none. His is a lonely path that he's walked for centuries as he's done his best to avoid the divine politics of his parents.But one can only stay neutral for so long. Now, Xev must face his past and learn from his mistakes. The world is in turmoil and his best friend and brother are facing enemies at every turn.The evil he rejected is on the brink of destroying everything he knows and everyone he cares about. Either Xev embraces the savage inside himself that he's spent centuries caging or he'll be the last god ruling over a vacant, hollowed-out world.

The holiday season is always interesting when you live in a world with paranormal entities. As a Daeve demon, Caleb Malphas never really understood why humans wanted to celebrate anything.Until the day a human saves his life.Lilliana isn't just human, she's the one person capable of taming a vicious demon whose sole goal is to end the world and claim it for his masters. Caleb fights her at every turn, but in the end, he can't deny what she comes to mean to him. Vowing to never again battle for his demonic overlords, he lays down his sword to spend eternity in the human world.But his enemies won't allow them to live in peace. They return with a vengeance to claim everything he's learned to care about.It's an unforgivable act.Centuries later as he joins Nick Gautier and their friends for a very special Christmas gathering, he finally learns the real meaning of giving ... and receives the best gift of his immortal life.

Sherrilyn Kenyon brings the joy of Christmas in these three novellas set in the world of Dark-Hunters. Upon the Midnight ClearMeet Aidan O'Conner, a world-renowned celebrity who gave freely of himself and his money without wanting anything in return...until those around him took without asking. Now Aidan wants nothing of the world. When a stranger appears at his doorstep, Aidan knows he's seen her before...in his dreams. But a ruthless enemy has driven her from the world of dreams and into the home of the only man who can help her: Aidan. A Dark Hunter ChristmasGallagher is in New Orleans at Christmastime without his family. Missing the ones he loves is a powerful force and threatens to cast a pall over the Big Easy's Christmas cheer. But Simi has a few tricks up her sleeve, intent to show him that even though he is apart from his loved ones, he still has people to lean on... Santa Wears SpursWanted outlaw O'Connell was forced to abandon his spitfire of a woman - his wife, Catherine - so his enemies couldn't hurt her to get to him. Now he's ready to turn himself in to the authorities, but not before he does one last good deed. A deed that sends him head to head with Catherine, who wants a bigger piece of his hide than his enemies do. It will take a whole lot of Christmas magic to put his enemies behind him and allow him to win back a heart he should never have abandoned.

"It does not matter if you are male or female... anyone from the ages of teen to adult would love this story...Tales by Sherrilyn Kenyon are major awesomeness " -Huntress Reviews The world of the Dark-Hunters is unlike anything you've ever seen before. It's dark. It's gritty. It's dangerous...And it's a whole lot of unexpected action and snarky comebacks.My name is Nick Gautier and I was born to end the world.Or so I thought.For years, I believed my destiny was beyond my control. But the Fates love to play with folks and I seem to be their favorite punchline.Just when My crew and I thought we were done with the Apocalypse, the Fates had dragged back for another round. Now, we have to stop the Powers-That-Be and my future son or the ones I love and cherish will become memories.It's a demon-eat-demon world and we are all the stands between humanity and total subjugation."Kenyon writes for a mixed audience to great success, easily maintaining the excitement, intrigue, and humor of a series that appeals to guys and girls alike." -Booklist "The reigning queen of the paranormal scene." -Publisher's Weekly"A terrific action-packed fantasy." -Midwest Book Review "I don't know how many more ways I can gush over Nick but as long as the books keep coming, I'll keep thinking them up." - Paranormal Haven "Kenyon keeps the supernatural action careening along." -Booklist