Sherry D Ficklin

As a princess of the Romanov Empire, Elizabeth has enjoyed a life of luxury and privilege. But the sudden deaths of her parents leaves her unprotected-awash in the dangerous tide of her family's political rivals. When the supreme council crowns her half-nephew Peter II in her place, Elizabeth is left with no title, no power, and no allies. Now little more than a bastard in the eyes of the world, she is sent to serve in the palatial home of Prince Menshikov-the real power behind the boy king. But Elizabeth refuses to fade quietly into the background. Determined to uncover the truth behind her mother's murder and expose the men who mean to rule Russia in secret, she grows closer to the handsome young king and swears to protect him and his rule at any cost. But the forces that oppose them are as dark as they are far-reaching-and this time, Elizabeth could lose more than just her title... Don't miss the series dubbed a "must-read romance" by the USA Today and "An entertaining and racy read" by School Library Journal. The Hollow Queen is a scandalous glimpse into the life of one of the most vibrant women in history.

Still reeling from her devastating loss, Farris is barely holding it together when she's approached by a covert government agency. When they make her an offer she can't refuse--a shot at catching the people responsible for the death of her father--she's all in. But success will mean forging new alliances, leaving behind the people she loves, and trusting an old enemy. The mission will take her far from the safety of home and into the middle of one of the most dangerous places on earth. If she succeeds, she might finally get the closure she needs. If she fails, it's not just her neck on the line but that of her handsome new partner as well. Things are changing for Farris, and for the people around her, but change doesn't always mean for the better. How far will this clever young detective go for a shot at revenge?

"If I had to pick only one book to read this fall it would be The Canary Club." Minimac Reviews"The best flapper era book since The Great Gatsby." Entrada Book Reviews Two worlds collide in this compelling story of star-crossed lovers in gritty prohibition-era New York."Bad Luck" Benny is a boy from the wrong side of the tracks. Recently released from jail, he has vowed to keep his head down and stay out of trouble. But he also needs to care for his ailing sister and the rest of his struggling family, and he'll do anything to make that happen-even if it means taking a position with a notorious crime boss. He soon finds himself in over his head-and worse still-falling for the one dame on earth he should be staying away from.Masie is the daughter of a wealthy gangster with the voice of an angel and gun smoke in her veins. Strong-willed but trapped in a life she never wanted, she dreams of flying free from the politics and manipulation of her father. A pawn in her family's fight for control of the city, and with a killer hot on her heels, she turns to the one person who just might be able to spring her from her gilded cage. But Masie is no angel, and her own dark secrets may come back to burn them both.Perfect for fans of Beatriz Williams' A Certain Age or Libba Bray's The Diviners, The Canary Club by Sherry D. Ficklin will entice Historical Romance fans of all ages. This Gatsby-era tale filled with dazzling speakeasies, vicious shoot-outs, gritty gangsters, and iridescent ingenues has also been compared to the television series Z: THE BEGINNING OF EVERYTHING and BOARDWALK EMPIRE.

Two opposing factions of time travelers vie for control of the future in this thrilling steampunk series opener dubbed "Interesting" and "Unexpected" by Kirkus Reviews. Lex and Ember two time travelers with no memories of their lives before being recruited into the time war are torn between the factions. When Lex accepts a mission that lands him deep within the heart of the Telsa Institute, he meets Ember, and the past that was stolen from them comes flooding back. Now armed with the truth of who they were, Lex and Ember must work together to save the future before the battle for time destroys them once again. *This special edition contains expanded content and bonus material not found in the first release."

Isabel Stone s life is far from normal. She s a girl with problems vampire problems to be specific and, now, she also has one ticked-off specter on her hands. Approached by a childhood friend and medium, Isabel agrees to look into the murder of a local girl, only to wind up inhabited by the solitary witness a centuries-old ghost who is all too happy to piggyback along in Isabel s body, and she s not leaving until the culprit is behind bars. With the help of her partner, Shane, and her crazy family, Isabel struggles to get to the truth, unmask a killer, and deal with her growing feelings for not one, but two, of the sexy, undead men vying for her heart. Just when things are finally falling into place, a huge revelation takes her out of the frying pan and straight into the fire."