Catherine Marais is the star wereslayer of the feared Institut Scientifique, frequently hunting on several continents, but the werewolves of her native France have just put out a contract on her. Now she is the prey. With the help of her partner Paul DuJardin and her vampire lover Ian Morgan, Catherine has to fight a band of increasingly motivated weres who have their sights set on her, as well as her teenage niece who’s unknowingly fallen in love with a young werewolf. Worse than that: the boy's father is the one who ordered his pack to kill Catherine! Battling werewolves is only half the problem: her vampire lover is committed to helping protect her, and he is an enviable killing machine when confronting his enemies, but in his heart he wants Catherine with him forever. Beside her in battle and in bed, Ian never loses sight of the long game and his plan to turn the star wereslayer into his immortal beloved. PRAISE: This contemporary paranormal thriller is fast-paced from the first hunt and never slows down as the French werewolf community unites against the huntress. Filled with action and a deep look at the world of the Loup de Garous while also containing a terrific romantic subplot that enhances the prime story line, fans will appreciate the latest Catherine Marais’ saga.” —Harriet Klausner, Merry Genre Go Round Reviews “[Delivers] a highly enjoyable action-oriented story with interesting, eclectic characters and a little paranormal romance. Smolder is the perfect … for readers looking to stir and warm the blood.” —Doug Knipe, SciFiGuy.ca
The cry of the wolf echoes through the Manhattan night, unleashing a campaign of terror that stretches from Madison Avenue to the Jersey suburbs. Evil has surfaced in the form of the last Montfort werewolf, and from now on, nobody is safe until Pierre de Montfort breathes his last. Jeweler to the wealthy by day and full blown werewolf by night, Pierre ravages his turf while the city trembles. Alerted to his presence, the elite Institut Scientifique of Geneva dispatches two of its most famous hunters, Catherine Marais and Paul DuJardin, to take him down, no holds barred. Beautiful Catherine, one of the rock stars of her profession, has another, more personal reason for her trip to NYC: her vampire lover Ian Morgan, a forbidden romance that carries her to the peak of passion and the temptations of the dark side. But her lover has many secrets, and what she discovers during the campaign to vanquish the werewolf confounds everything she ever thought she knew about her seductive, passionate vampire. Will this shocking revelation destroy or only strengthen their love? PRAISE: "Ms. Morel is a wonderful storyteller. Devour kept me on the edge of my seat from page one. Paranormal lovers everywhere will love this addition to their library.” —Romance Reader at Heart “Ms. Morel’s story should have a broad range of appeal, with elements of urban fantasy, horror, and romance all skillfully intertwined.” —Huntress Book Reviews “Exciting … Melina Morel provides a fast-paced story that werewolf fans will want to read.” —Midwest Book Review “Interesting … intriguing.” —Romantic Times
Set in modern-day New York City, "Devour" weaves a spellbinding tale about a woman--the last in a long line of werewolf hunters--who will journey into the heart of danger to fulfill her destiny.
Catherine Marais is the star wereslayer of the feared Institut Scientifique, frequently hunting on several continents, but the werewolves of her native France have just put out a contract on her. Now she is the prey. With the help of her partner Paul DuJardin and her vampire lover Ian Morgan, Catherine has to fight a band of increasingly motivated weres who have their sights set on her, as well as her teenage niece who’s unknowingly fallen in love with a young werewolf. Worse than that: the boy's father is the one who ordered his pack to kill Catherine! Battling werewolves is only half the problem: her vampire lover is committed to helping protect her, and he is an enviable killing machine when confronting his enemies, but in his heart he wants Catherine with him forever. Beside her in battle and in bed, Ian never loses sight of the long game and his plan to turn the star wereslayer into his immortal beloved. PRAISE: This contemporary paranormal thriller is fast-paced from the first hunt and never slows down as the French werewolf community unites against the huntress. Filled with action and a deep look at the world of the Loup de Garous while also containing a terrific romantic subplot that enhances the prime story line, fans will appreciate the latest Catherine Marais’ saga.” —Harriet Klausner, Merry Genre Go Round Reviews “[Delivers] a highly enjoyable action-oriented story with interesting, eclectic characters and a little paranormal romance. Smolder is the perfect … for readers looking to stir and warm the blood.” —Doug Knipe, SciFiGuy.ca
Descended from a legendary werecat demigoddess, Vivian Roussel is a modern New York businesswoman, specializing in Russian antiques. Life is wonderful until two things happen to upset her peaceful existence: unwelcome attention from the arrogant leader of her clan and a strange break-in at her warehouse involving shady werecats from a rival clan and a priceless sixteenth-century Russian icon. To deal with the burglary, Viv hires a security expert, Pavel, who quickly goes from business associate to protector and lover, breaking werecat taboos with abandon. As they battle evil factions from her clan and defend the priceless icon from depraved werecats embedded in his, Viv and Pavel find themselves fighting foes from within and without. As their love grows in the shadow of international werecat politics and dirty dealings by both clans, Viv and Pavel can only rely on each other. And their very survival now depends on it. PRAISE: “Morel returns with another terrific tale that combines paranormal politics, theft, and murder … Two intriguing protagonists make the burgeoning relationship satisfying and believable. Morel has quite the future ahead.” —Romantic Times “The best kind of werecat romance … The world building is extraordinary and the author wrote the werecat universe with plenty of details, giving the reader a bird’s-eye view … This is a keeper, folks, and one you definitely do not want to miss!” —Coffee Time Romance “A whirlwind ride of paranormal proportions. Melina Morel is one author to watch out for as she quickly rises to the top … For fans both old and new to the world of paranormal, you have to try this author out for yourself.” —Manic Readers “Melina Morel brings both intrigue and lust together in an action-packed story … This whodunit will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish … Ms. Morel brings out the very best in romance and drama, making Prey a very memorable story.” —TwoLips Reviews
The cry of the wolf echoes through the Manhattan night, unleashing a campaign of terror that stretches from Madison Avenue to the Jersey suburbs. Evil has surfaced in the form of the last Montfort werewolf, and from now on, nobody is safe until Pierre de Montfort breathes his last. Jeweler to the wealthy by day and full blown werewolf by night, Pierre ravages his turf while the city trembles. Alerted to his presence, the elite Institut Scientifique of Geneva dispatches two of its most famous hunters, Catherine Marais and Paul DuJardin, to take him down, no holds barred. Beautiful Catherine, one of the rock stars of her profession, has another, more personal reason for her trip to NYC: her vampire lover Ian Morgan, a forbidden romance that carries her to the peak of passion and the temptations of the dark side. But her lover has many secrets, and what she discovers during the campaign to vanquish the werewolf confounds everything she ever thought she knew about her seductive, passionate vampire. Will this shocking revelation destroy or only strengthen their love? PRAISE: "Ms. Morel is a wonderful storyteller. Devour kept me on the edge of my seat from page one. Paranormal lovers everywhere will love this addition to their library.” —Romance Reader at Heart “Ms. Morel’s story should have a broad range of appeal, with elements of urban fantasy, horror, and romance all skillfully intertwined.” —Huntress Book Reviews “Exciting … Melina Morel provides a fast-paced story that werewolf fans will want to read.” —Midwest Book Review “Interesting … intriguing.” —Romantic Times
Are there volcanoes in space? Which is faster, a cheetah or a greyhound? And what's the real reason that Major League Baseball umpires only wear black underwear? Discover the answers to these questions and more in the newest installment in this kid-friendly series packed with fun, fascinating Q&As! Got a random question? This book has the answer! Packed with surprising facts and colorful photos, Totally Random Questions, Volume 3 presents snack-sized answers to a series of wacky, weird, but always amazing questions about our wonderfully wild world! Kids will love testing their knowledge and stumping their friends with the unlikely info they'll find inside covering animals, science, sports, food, pop culture, and more. Written and designed to make any kid an instant genius—and maybe even a few parents too! Find more wacky Q&As in Totally Random Questions volumes 1-8, or tempt your trivia-loving kid with our fact-packed Totally Random Facts books!
100 recipes for seasonal, locally sourced, and foraged dishes from the owner of the idyllic Catbird Cottage B&B in upstate New York. “Melina Hammer shows us that there is beauty all around us when we cook seasonally. . . . A joyful, inspiring book for cooks, bakers, artists, and dreamers.”—Amanda Hesser, founder and CEO, Food52 ONE OF FOOD52’S MOST ANTICIPATED COOKBOOKS OF 2022 At the foot of the Shawangunk Mountain Ridge lies the hamlet of Accord, New York, dotted with orchards and farms, population 562. There, Melina Hammer welcomes guests from near and far to stay and eat at Catbird Cottage, a B&B run out of her charming home. Her eclectic table is set with meals that showcase stories and ingredients from her own garden, New York’s wild landscape, and her travels around the globe. In her debut cookbook, Melina shares the beloved recipes from this special place, all presented seasonally just like the meals at Catbird Cottage. These recipes are organized by season, since the seasons dictate what’s on the Catbird Cottage table. Whether it’s Wild Salmon Gravlax, Scallop-Shiso Ceviche, Buttery Scrambled Eggs and Chanterelles, Sour Cherry Pie, or a fall-apart persimmon served with triple-cream cheese and freshly baked sourdough bread, Melina’s food is deeply satisfying and sustaining—and emphasizes cooking and living in a more connected and joyful way. Melina also shares her foraging and preserving know-how, allowing readers to stock their pantries, cupboards, and freezers. But these recipes don’t require you be a fully-fledged homesteader, expert forager, or connoisseur of global flavor. The book takes the foundations of these sustainable practices and integrates them into an accessible kitchen vernacular of complete nourishment. The food of Catbird Cottage is community on a plate—grown, harvested, persevered, and presented with love—and shared with cherished companions.
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