Download or read book The Gaia Gambit written by Christine Pope and published by Dark Valentine Press. This book was released on with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For centuries, humans and Stacians have been locked in an apparently unending feud, rendering trust between them a rare commodity. But then Gaian Captain Lira Jannholm faces an unexpected proposition from Stacian starship commander Rast sen Drenthan, aimed at quelling a volatile standoff over a planet brimming with coveted resources. After Lira's career nosedives through no fault of her own, she forms an uneasy alliance with Rast to unravel the mystery behind her fall from grace. Escaping from their enemies in a ship stolen from a notorious sector criminal, Rast and Lira stumble upon a dangerous conspiracy that involves the highest levels of government. Their survival hinges on protecting a perilous secret that could reshape the galaxy's power dynamics, jeopardizing not just their lives…but also their budding future together. SF romance, science fiction romance, alien human romance, space opera, galactic empire, colonization, alien human contact

Download or read book Gaian Consortium Books 1 3 written by Christine Pope and published by Dark Valentine Press. This book was released on 2018-03-20 with total page 1012 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Portals written by Christine Pope and published by Dark Valentine Press. This book was released on 2023-07-09 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get ready for a captivating journey through worlds of magic, romance, and adventure in Portals, the latest anthology of short stories by USA Today bestselling author Christine Pope. This mesmerizing collection brings together nine captivating tales, some of which were previously published in Dark Valentine magazine and the bestselling “Once Upon” series of story collections. In this collection, you'll encounter a diverse cast of characters, each with their own unique story to tell. From handsome djinn searching for true love to battling witch clans in modern-day Arizona, you’ll be transported to enchanting worlds where danger lurks around every corner. Whether you’re a devoted fan of Pope’s previous works or a new reader looking for an exciting introduction to her universes, Portals promises to ignite your imagination and leave you hungry for more!

Download or read book Golden Heart written by Christine Pope and published by Dark Valentine Press. This book was released on 2018-09-03 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The adventure of a lifetime...or a trap she can't escape? When the proper Miss Lavinia Greene receives a letter from her eccentric inventor uncle asking her to visit him at his castle in Romania, her only thought is that his invitation will provide her with a wonderful opportunity to escape her carefully ordered existence. Even as she acknowledges her attraction to her uncle’s mysterious…and exceedingly handsome…new assistant, Joshua Jones, Lavinia also finds herself drawn into mayhem and murder as foreign agents attempt to seize her uncle’s latest invention. Fearing for her life, Lavinia must navigate a shifting web of loyalties and deceit, whether in the wilds of Romania or the elegant ballrooms of a Victorian London just slightly different from our own. But can she discover the truth of her own heart before it’s too late? Note: This book was previously published as Heart of Gold.

Download or read book Kill Game written by Francine Pascal and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2010-05-11 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The greatest weapon against a serial killer? A girl with no fear. Gaia Moore isn't like anyone else in the world. She's trained in ten different martial arts. She has a sharp mind, and an even sharper tongue. As a teenager she cut class to bust gang members and drug dealers on the streets of New York City. And now Gaia's been recruited to join the world's leading crime-fighting organization. At FBI training camp in Quantico, Gaia will become a part of an unparalleled team. She'll learn the strict codes and procedures of the FBI. She'll be pushed to her body and mind's utmost limits. She'll learn how to hunt serial killers. And she will catch one.

Download or read book Unmarked Graves written by Christine Pope and published by Dark Valentine Press. This book was released on 2019-10-04 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Some demons just refuse to stay down… In a moment of sheer, unthinking terror, Rosemary McGuire raised powers she never knew she possessed to save herself and Will Gordon from the part-demon, Caleb Lockwood. Now, as Will heals and the police ask questions she and Will dare not answer, more facets of Rosemary's power begin to manifest, leaving her wondering exactly how far they reach. Caleb got away with the hard drive that contained footage proving demons are real, but there’s one blessing — no one died in the fiery confrontation. At least, that’s what Rosemary and Will think…until Caleb’s body turns up, and the police stop looking for a perp and start seeking a murderer. With suspicion floating around them, Will and Rosemary are drawn closer together as they follow a faint wisp of a clue to track down the stolen hard drive…and step straight into a hornet’s nest of demons hiding in plain sight. That’s not all they find. The closer they get to their goal, the more twists and turns arise to trip them up, threatening a future they’re just beginning to envision. Unless they stop the ghosts — and the demons — of the past from destroying it. KEYWORDS: Psychic, mind reader, mentalist, demon, devil, possession, haunting, ghost, spirit, haunted house, horror, demonic summoning, conjuring, reality television, reality TV show, ghosthunter Southern California, Glendora, Pasadena, witch, Wiccan, protection spell, paranormal romance, urban fantasy, romance books full novel, romance novels, romantic novels

Download or read book Runes and Ravens written by Christine Pope and published by Dark Valentine Press. This book was released on 2024-06-12 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A raven’s cryptic clues might just lead her to wrack and ruin…. Charity Hughes, owner of Full Moon Apothecary, is ready for Salem’s busiest season. But her broken heart isn’t the only thing haunting her. When confronted by a raven familiar who communicates only through mysterious rune stones, Charity must untangle the bird’s bizarre behavior while juggling the demands of tourist season. The stakes rise when paranormal researcher Eunice Bartlett is found murdered behind Charity’s shop. Charmed by the invitation of Eunice’s rival, Dr. Nathan Grimes, to the Halloween masquerade ball, Charity agrees to be his date. But the enchantment fades when she encounters her ex, veterinarian Noah Jenkins, stirring up unresolved feelings. As the murder investigation ensnares an innocent man, Charity’s intuition screams that something is amiss. With the raven’s frantic clues and her own Tarot cards as her guide, she races to unravel a web of secrets and lies…before the real killer disappears forever.

Download or read book Expelled written by Christine Pope and published by Dark Valentine Press. This book was released on 2021-08-17 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: She’s just gotten control of her wild magic. Now she’ll have to set it free… Now that she’s finally got a handle on her unruly magic — and a future to dream about with Lochlan — Callie Dobkins is looking forward to her final year at the Academy for Wayward Witches. Until the sour-faced Miss Hendricks makes a somber announcement. Miss Primm is missing…and so is Master Marco of the School for Woeful Wizards. Even though the students are told to keep their noses to the grindstone of an increasingly dangerous course load, Callie and her friends can’t help but connect the dots. But Callie alone can’t shut out the inner voice warning her to keep quiet about her suspicions. In a horrible moment, the conniving Mr. McGee exiles Callie to Mundania. Although his evil enchantment fails to erase her memory, Callie will have to draw on all her wild magic to find her way home to her family. To Lochlan. And to the circle of friends who will try to root out the corruption at the academy once and for all. KEYWORDS: magic academy, magical academy, school of magic, new adult academy, sweet romance, fantasy romance, witch, wizard, warlock, witch romance, academy romance, no-bully romance, non-bully romance, non-bully academy

Download or read book Stolen Time written by Christine Pope and published by Dark Valentine Press. This book was released on 2024-08-16 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When the past steals her future, only one man can help her reclaim it. Devynn Rowe never asked for her unpredictable gift of time travel. But when a fall in an abandoned mine shaft hurls her back to Jerome, Arizona, in 1926, she finds herself trapped in a world where her own witch clan — the Wilcoxes — are the mortal enemies of the McAllisters of Jerome. Rescued by the handsome and kind warlock Seth McAllister, Devynn weaves a web of lies to protect her true identity. As she struggles to adapt to life a century before her time, she can’t ignore the growing attraction between them. But pursuing a relationship could unravel everything she’s fought to keep hidden. Seth is drawn to the mysterious woman he found unconscious in the mine, even as his duties to his clan pull him in another direction. When family obligations thrust him into a dangerous world of bootlegging and deceit, he finds himself torn between loyalty and love. As Devynn and Seth dance around their feelings and their secrets, the truth threatens to burn away all their illusions. But time is running out. A moment of violence changes everything…catapulting them into a situation more perilous than either could have imagined.

Download or read book Higher Ground written by Christine Pope and published by Dark Valentine Press. This book was released on 2019-06-06 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: His magic is gone. Can he find it in the darkest corners of the witch world…or in her arms? Who knew being a witch could be so…boring? Ava Castillo dutifully got her college degree, but now what? She itches to get out of Santa Fe and find adventure like her big brother, Tony. Find some use for her magical talent. Find love. Who knew she’d find excitement standing right on her own doorstep? Gabriel Escobar stood up to his evil older brother to help Tony and Cassandra Castillo, and paid a heavy price. Stripped of his magic and banished from his clan, there’s only one place he can think of to go — to the Castillo clan, in the hope that they can help him regain his powers. Who knew he’d find magic standing right on the other side of Tony’s door? Together, Ava and Gabriel embark on a quest to find the spell that will restore his magical gifts. A journey that takes them from the streets of Santa Fe to the darkest corners of old New Orleans to a hidden village in El Salvador, where the answers they desperately need wait for them...along with a threat that could strip them of everything… …including their lives. KEYWORDS: witch, witches, witch clan, witch family, soul mate, fated mate, psychic, Arizona, Jerome, Santa Fe, New Mexico, paranormal romance, urban fantasy, romance books full novel, warlock love, wizard love, witch love, romance novels, romantic novels, small town romance, series books, enemies to lovers, family feud, Witches of Cleopatra Hill, Mexico, El Salvador

Download or read book Sympathetic Magic written by Christine Pope and published by Dark Valentine Press. This book was released on with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Some guys have all the luck…. Warlock "Lucky" Lucas Wilcox has a gift that ensures his success in all things, but his magic fails him completely when it comes to sexy Margot Emory, the vibrant “elder” of the McAllister witch clan. Margot’s own magical gifts weren’t enough to protect her from a terrible romantic betrayal, and she’s wary of repeating past mistakes — especially with a Wilcox — even if it means she’s destined to live her life alone. When Lucas sets his sights on the one woman he wants but can't have, it may take a bit of sympathetic magic for the couple to have the happy ending they deserve. KEYWORDS: witch, witches, witch clan, witch family, soul mate, fated mated, psychic, Arizona, Jerome, mining town, paranormal romance, urban fantasy, romance books full novel, warlock love, wizard love, witch love, romance novels, romantic novels, small town romance, series books, enemies to lovers, family feud, snowbound, second chance love

Download or read book Brew Confessions written by Christine Pope and published by Dark Valentine Press. This book was released on 2023-11-02 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The brew may be strong, but the secrets are stronger…. Welcome to Globe, Arizona, where the hops are fresh, the competition is frothy, and murder is on tap. The small town is buzzing with the news of the High Country Brewing Competition, an event that promises to stir more than just beer. But when the competition turns lethal and a contestant is found drowned in a vat meant for show, the town’s peaceful façade begins to crumble. Enter Selena, full-time witchy shopkeeper, part-time sleuth, whose knack for reading auras and Tarot cards sets her on the trail of the killer. She has less than two days to unveil the murderer who hides behind a masquerade of friendly faces and handcrafted ales. Every clue, aura, and turn of a Tarot card points Selena deeper into a mystery where jealousy ferments into malice. As Selena navigates through the motley crew of brewers — each with more to hide than their secret recipes — the stakes soar higher than the foam on a pint of IPA. From illicit affairs to shady deals with drug dealers, the suspects’ list grows longer than the beer list at a taproom. And when Selena’s own shop is vandalized, it’s clear that she’s rattling someone’s cage — and that she may be closing in on a truth more bitter than the darkest stout. Pour yourself into a chair and crack open this cozy paranormal mystery, where the clues are as puzzling as an ancient ale recipe and solving the crime is as intricate as brewing the perfect beer. Will Selena uncover the murderer before the last call, or will the killer’s identity remain as elusive as a ghostly whisper among the barrels? In Globe, the truth is just a sip away…. KEYWORDS: witch, warlock, wizard, sorcerer, psychic, medium, telepath, cop hero, sheriff, detective, police, tarot, crystal ball, wicca, small town romance, small town mystery, fish out of water, opposites attract, cozy mystery, cozy witch mystery

Download or read book Project Demon Hunters the Complete Series written by Christine Pope and published by Dark Valentine Press. This book was released on 2021-11-10 with total page 785 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Project Demon Hunters is what you might get if you mashed The X-Files and The Conjuring movies together, then threw in secrets, lies, a dollop of unresolved sexual tension, and scenes that’ll make you think twice about reading in the house alone! This boxed set includes all six books in the Project Demon Hunters series: Unquiet Souls When Audrey and Michael investigate a demon-infested mansion, evil follows her home — and she learns why Michael is the last man she can trust. Unbound Spirits When Audrey is kidnapped, Michael’s psychic gift is his only hope of finding her. But even if he succeeds, this supernatural fight is just beginning. Unholy Ground After a terrible accident, the network is through with Project Demon Hunters. But Audrey and Michael encounter clear signs the demon isn’t through with them. Unseen Voices Her books are her weapons. His book is his shield. Together they could write a new ending for Project Demon Hunters — if they survive. Unmarked Graves Rosemary and Will are in a fight to save their future together. Before the ghosts — and the demons — of the past destroy it. Unbroken Vows Rosemary must surrender her powers to a terrifying evil — or lose Will and everyone else she loves. KEYWORDS: Psychic, mind reader, mentalist, demon, devil, possession, haunting, ghost, spirit, haunted house, horror, demonic summoning, conjuring, reality television, reality TV show, ghosthunter, Southern California, Glendora, Pasadena, witch, Wiccan, protection spell, paranormal romance, urban fantasy, romantic novels, box set, boxed set, complete series, complete collection, omnibus

Download or read book Uninvited Ghosts written by Christine Pope and published by Dark Valentine Press. This book was released on 2022-01-04 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nothing like a little haunted havoc to make a wedding day interesting… Selena Marx’s wedding plans are in the home stretch. Predictably, that’s when things start going sideways. The cast on her friend Josie’s shattered ankle is barely dry when she calls in backup — a Scottsdale wedding planner with a stellar reputation. And a strange effect on Selena’s cursed cat, Archie. Soothing Archie’s ruffled fur and lovelorn heart is the last thing on Selena’s to-do list, however. There’s a problem with the wedding venue — the Bigelow mansion harbors a grumpy ghost who seems determined to make sure Selena and Calvin Standingbear’s nuptials never happen. What is it about “I do” that’s got this spirit all up in arms? Selena has some magical and real-time digging to do to solve the mystery, or her wedding day is going to wind up in a crumpled heap. Just like the reception tent…. Note: Uninvited Ghosts is the final book in USA Today bestselling author Christine Pope’s “Hedgewitch for Hire” series. Or…is it? Stay tuned!

Download or read book The Witches of Cleopatra Hill Books 1 3 written by Christine Pope and published by Dark Valentine Press. This book was released on 2014-11-23 with total page 898 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ancient curses...family feuds...finding a happily ever after can be a real nightmare for the modern witch. DARKANGEL: As the future prima, or head witch of her clan, Angela McAllister is expected to bond with her consort, her soul mate, during her twenty-first year, thus ensuring that she will come into her full powers at the appointed time. The clock is ticking down, and her consort has yet to make an appearance. Instead, her dreams are haunted by a man she’s never seen, the one she believes must be her intended match. But with time running out, and dark forces attempting to seize her powers for their own, Angela is faced with a terrible choice: give up her dreams of the man she may never meet and take the safer path, or risk leaving her clan and everyone in it at the mercy of those who seek their ruin. DARKNIGHT: Kidnapped by a rival witch clan, Angela McAllister envisions a dark future for herself until she discovers her captor’s brother is the unknown man who has haunted her dreams since she was a child. Forced to re-evaluate everything she’s ever known about the Wilcox witches, Angela begins to explore the powerful connection that binds her to Connor Wilcox, despite the generations of hostility between their families and the disapproval of those closest to her. And when a dark, malignant force arises, Angela knows she must draw on her growing powers as prima to protect enemies and allies alike...even if her choice threatens to tear her new and fragile love apart. DARKMOON: One hundred and fifty years ago, a terrible curse descended on the Wilcox clan, dooming generations of women to an early death should they bear a child to the bloodline of Jeremiah Wilcox. Now Angela McAllister is carrying Connor Wilcox’s child, and if she can’t find a way to break the curse, that same doom will fall upon her. The solution to her dilemma lies somewhere in the past—her own, and that of the woman who cast the curse so many years before. Angela’s quest to find the answers she needs will transform the lives of everyone she knows, Wilcox and McAllister alike, and will forever change everything she has ever believed about herself. The Witches of Cleopatra Hill is a paranormal romance series set in the ghost town of Jerome, Arizona.

Download or read book Muffins After Magic written by Christine Pope and published by Dark Valentine Press. This book was released on 2022-05-24 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When a witch changes lanes without signaling, the result is magical mayhem… It’s not a date. At least, that’s what Skye O’Malley tells herself when A-list actor Max Sullivan invites her to their hometown's annual harvest festival. He’s just grateful she helped him clear his name of murder charges, that’s all. It’s a friendly, platonic outing, as innocent as a batch of pumpkin chocolate-chunk muffins. Until they make a grisly discovery in the corn maze. A dead body. And not just any dead body — it’s the town’s mayor. The last thing Skye needs is to get tangled up in another murder case, especially considering her unreliable psychic skills. But Max has such unwavering faith in her potential, she reluctantly consults her tea leaves. Which show her nothing but…good luck symbols? Maybe it's time to push her boundaries a little. However, consulting YouTube for spellcasting how-to videos probably wasn’t Skye's best choice. Because not only does she now have a highly annoyed talking cat to deal with, a murderer has taken notice of her activities. And will stop at nothing to remind her she should have stayed in her own lane…. KEYWORDS: witch, psychic, medium, telepath, movie star hero, actor hero, celebrity hero, small town romance, small town mystery, opposites attract, slow burn romance, cozy mystery, cozy witch mystery, coffee shop, kitchen witch

Download or read book Ghost Dance written by Christine Pope and published by Dark Valentine Press. This book was released on 2020-10-18 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An angel has returned to Paris. But is it the Angel of Music…or Death? Two years have passed since Christine fled the opera house, put the memories and the horror behind her. And yet, in her dreams, she still hears his voice, feels his moth-light touch on her throat. The rumors involving the legendary Opera Ghost are merely newspaper sensationalism. The Opera Ghost is dead. His tragic life, his epic opera, his obsession with her voice…ended. But with a slow, heart-pounding dread, Christine lets a lie slip from her lips, and heads for Paris. Alone. Because she has to know if Erik is dead. Or if he’s alive…and wreaking his vengeance.