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Být Smrtkou je někdy vážně otrava. A protože se vyšetřovatelce Charley Davidsonové její poslední případ pořádně zamotal, vzala si volno, aby se mohla naplno věnovat sebelítosti. Když jí ale na dveře zaklepe žena, která je přesvědčená, že se ji někdo snaží zabít, musí Charley znovu vyrazit do boje... nebo se aspoň obléknout a učesat. Horší je, že sexy syn Satanův, Reyes Farrow, zmizel z Charleyina života, ale Charley není schopna na něho zapomenout.

Vstupte do bizarního světa „smrtky“ Charley Davidsonové, soukromé vyšetřovatelky z Nového Mexika specializující se na paranormální jevy. Zatímco Charley mluví s mrtvými, leje do sebe černé kafe po litrech, aby neusnula, protože kdykoli zavře oči, vidí Reyese Farrowa, Satanova syna. Jeho vzrušující zjev ji nenechá v klidu ani ve spaní! Navíc musí vyřešit případ nezvěstné manželky, poradit si s egocentrickým doktůrkem a vypořádat se s gangem motorkářů. DARYNDA JONESOVÁ si vymýšlí příběhy vždy a všude, což je pro její okolí poněkud složité. Výsledky ale stojí za to – román První hrob napravo, kde se se svéráznou vyšetřovatelkou setkáváme poprvé, vynesl spisovatelce ocenění Golden Heart za nejlepší paranormální romanci. A ani Druhý hrob nalevo si nesmíte nechat ujít!

Další originální „urban fantasy“, paranormální thriller, u něhož vám bude běhat mráz po zádech a zároveň se pořádně zasmějete. Humor je zapotřebí, protože když se stýkáte s nebožtíky, může vám to zkomplikovat život. Charley Davidsonová, kterou jsme poznali v Prvním hrobu napravo, je příležitostné soukromé očko a pracuje se zesnulými na plný úvazek. Tentokrát se snaží pomoct své nejlepší přítelkyni Cookie v hledání její nezvěstné kamarádky. A jako by toho nebylo dost, záhadný Reyes, „syn Satanův“, opustil své pozemské tělo a teď za Charley chodí jako duch. Je to nezbytné, protože jedině tak se podaří Charley ochránit před temnými démony, kteří jsou mnohem otravnější než mrtví lidé!

Originální „paranormální thriller“ plný humoru, napětí a neuvěřitelných zvratů. Charley Davidsonová je soukromá detektivka, moderní žena s běžnými starostmi a problémy. To ovšem jenom na první pohled … Ve skutečnosti se narodila jako bytost s nadpřirozenými schopnostmi, která dokáže vstoupit do světa zesnulých. Zemřelé vidí všude kolem, může se jich dotýkat a oni jí pomáhají s řešením případů. Všechno je o to složitější, že vyšetřovatelku sleduje tajuplný muž, „syn Satanův“, jehož šarmu Charley nedokáže odolat. Kdo je ten záhadný hrdina, o kterém se jí zdají sny plné vášně? Je vůbec živý, nebo je mrtvý? A co by se stalo, kdyby mu podlehla?

Never underestimate the power of a woman on a double espresso with a mocha latte chaser high. —T-shirt Charley Davidson isn't your everyday, run-of-the-mill grim reaper. She's more of a paranormal private eye/grim reaper extraordinaire. However, she gets sidetracked when the sexy, sultry son of Satan, Reyes Farrow, moves in next door. To further complicate matters, Reyes is her main suspect in an arson case. Charley has vowed to stay away from him until she can find out the truth...but then dead women start appearing in her apartment, one after another, each lost, confused, and terrified beyond reason. When it becomes apparent that her own sister, Gemma, is the serial killer's next target Charley has no choice but to ask for Reyes' help. Arsonist or not, he's the one man alive who could protect Gemma no matter who or what came at her. But he wants something in return. Charley. All of her, body and soul. And to keep her sister safe, it is a price she is willing to pay. Charley Davidson is at it again in Fifth Grave Past the Light, the sexy, suspenseful, and laugh-out-loud funny fifth installment of the New York Times bestselling series by Darynda Jones.

Defiance Dayne, a newly initiated witch and one of only three charmlings in existence, uncovers a world of possibilities after turning forty. As she grapples with her newfound powers, she becomes a target for ambitious warlocks. The arrival of a hunter sent by one of these warlocks forces her to confront the dangers of her abilities and take her magical talents seriously to survive.

The eleventh novel in Darynda Jones' bestselling Charley Davidson series!

Sometimes I wrestle my demons. Sometimes we just snuggle. -bumper sticker

Twelve. Twelve of the deadliest beasts ever forged in the fires of hell have escaped onto our plane, and they want nothing more than to rip out Charley Davidson's jugular and serve her body to Satan for dinner. So there's that. But Charley has more on her plate than a mob of testy hellhounds. For one thing, her father has disappeared, and as she retraces his last steps she learns he was conducting an investigation of his own, one that has Charley questioning everything she's ever known about him. Add to that an ex-BFF who is haunting her night and day, a rash of suicides that has authorities baffled, and a drop-dead sexy fiancé who has attracted the attentions of a local celebrity, and Charley is not having the best week of her life. But all of that barely scratches the surface of her problems. Recent developments have forced her to become a responsible adult. To conquer such a monumental task, she's decided to start small. Really small. She gets a pet. But how can she save the world against the forces of evil when she can't even keep a goldfish alive? A tad north of hell, a hop, skip, and a jump past the realm of eternity, is a little place called Earth, and Charley Davidson, grim reaper extraordinaire, is determined to do everything in her power to protect it. We're doomed."--Amazon.com

Guarding a precocious five-year-old who is half-human, half-god, and 100% destined to save the world is no easy feat. Garrett Swopes was the ultimate skeptic until he met a certain hellion and her husband. They vanished after stopping a catastrophic event and left him, a mere mortal, in charge of protecting their gift to mankind. But when she disappears as well, he needs the help of another breed of hellion. One who can see past the veil of space and time. One who betrayed him. She will get a truce in the deal, but she will never earn his forgiveness. Marika Dubois's son--a warrior in the coming war between heaven and hell--was foreseen long before his birth. But to create a child strong enough to endure the trials that lay ahead, she needed a descendant of powerful magics. She found that in Garrett Swopes and tricked him into fathering her son. A ploy he has never forgiven her for. But when he knocks on her door asking for her help, she sees the fierce attraction he tries to deny rise within him. And Marika has to decide if she dares risk her heart a second time to help the only man she's ever loved

From the New York Times bestselling author Darynda Jones comes the second novel in her laugh-out-loud Sunshine Vicram mystery series, A Good Day for Chardonnay.

If one door closes and another one opens, your house is probably haunted. —Bumper Sticker As a Part-time PI and fulltime grim reaper, Charley Davidson has asked a lot of questions throughout her life: Why can I see dead people? Who is the hot supernatural entity following me? How do I get gum out of my sister’s hair before she wakes up? But, “How do I trap not one malevolent god, but three?” was never among them. Until now. And since those gods are on earth to kill her daughter, she has little choice but to track them down, trap them, and cast them from this dimension. There’s just one problem. One of the three stole her heart a very long time ago. Can the Razer, a god of absolute death and destruction, change his omniscient spots, or will his allegiances lie with his brothers? Those are just a few of the questions Charley must answer, and quick. Add to that a homeless girl running for her life, an innocent man who’s been charged with murdering the daughter of a degenerate gambler, and a pendant made from god glass that has the entire supernatural world in an uproar, and Charley has her hands full. If she can manage to take care of the whole world-destroying-gods thing, we’re saved. If not, well...

In the second installment of the Betwixt & Between series, the protagonist navigates a world filled with magic, danger, and unexpected twists. As she grapples with her newfound abilities, she must confront dark forces that threaten her existence and the safety of those she loves. The story blends elements of fantasy and adventure, showcasing the complexities of relationships and the struggle for identity in a realm where the supernatural is a reality.

Set in a mysterious New England inn known as the Disappearing Place, this collection explores ghostly encounters and the enigma of lost souls. It delves into themes of infinity and the nature of death, questioning whether anything truly remains buried. The narrative weaves through eerie landscapes and unsettling scenarios, revealing the cost of justice and the potential for murder within a masquerade. This haunting anthology aims to frighten and engage readers, provoking thoughts about the afterlife and what lies beyond.

Sometimes I wonder if the purpose of my life is to serve as a cautionary tale to others. -T-shirt Charley Davidson has enough going on without having to worry about twelve hellhounds hot on her trail. She is, after all, incredibly pregnant and feeling like she could pop at any moment. But, just her luck, twelve deadly beasts from hell have chosen this time to escape onto our plane, and they've made Charley their target. And so she takes refuge at the only place she thinks they can't get to her: the grounds of an abandoned convent. Of course, if hellhounds aren't enough, Charley also has a new case to hold her attention: the decades-old murder of a newly-vowed nun she keeps seeing in the shadows of the convent. Add to that the still unsolved murder of her father, the strange behavior of her husband, and Charley's tendency to attract the, shall we say, undead, and she has her hands full...but also tied. Charley Davidson is: "Sexy, sassy...with cheeky charm and sarcastic wit."-The Associated Press "A true paranormal princess."-Night Owl Reviews "Wisecracking, wickedly funny."-RT Book Reviews

Grim Reaper Charley Davidson is back in the twelfth installment of Darynda Jones’ New York Times bestselling paranormal series, The Trouble with Twelfth Grave. Charley Davidson never signed up for all this. But since she was the one chosen for this job, Charley’s going to be the best Grim Reaper she can be—even if her life becomes a living hell. Literally. Not only is she trying to fight off an entity brimstone-bent on destroying the world, she must find a way to domesticate the feral being that used to be her husband. Would it kill him to sweep Charley off her feet every once in a while? Really? Meantime Charley is also tasked with uncovering a murder—as well as covering one up. Add to that her new occupation of keeping a startup PI venture out of trouble and dealing with the Vatican’s inquiries into her daughter and Charley is on the brink of crying uncle. But when someone starts attacking humans who are sensitive to the supernatural world, Charley knows she must step up to the soul-saving challenge. If only her number-one suspect didn’t turn out to be the dark entity she’s loved for centuries. But all’s fair in love and eternal war, right?

Grim Reaper Charley Davidson is back in the ninth installment of Darynda Jones' New York Times bestselling paranormal series, The Dirt on Ninth Grave Charley Davidson is living in New York City as Jane Doe, a girl with no memory of who she is or where she came from. So when she begins to realize she can see dead people, she’s more than a bit taken aback. Strangers who enter the diner where she works seem to know things about her...Then she is confronted by a man who claims to have been sent to kill her. Sent by the darkest force in the universe. An enemy that will not stop until she is dead. Thankfully, she has a Rottweiler. And the diner’s devastatingly handsome fry cook, who vows to protect her even though he seems to be lying with every breath he takes. But in the face of such grave danger, who can Jane/Charley/whoever she is trust? She will find the truth even if it kills her...or the fry cook. Either way...

From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Darynda Jones comes a story in her Charley Davidson series…

Thirteen is the most unlucky number. What could possibly go wrong for Grim Reaper Charley Davidson in her latest—and last—paranormal adventure? Charley is dead angry. She’s been kicked off the earthly plane for eternity—which is exactly the amount of time it takes to make a person stark, raving mad. But someone’s looking out for her, and Charley’s allowed to return after a mere hundred years in exile. Surely not that much has changed since then...right? She’s missed her daughter. Reyes. Cookie and Garrett and Uncle Bob. Now that Charley’s finally back on earth, it’s time to solve the burning questions that still need answering. What happened to her mother? How did she really die? Who killed her? Is a batch of cupcakes the best medicine to mend a broken heart? The epic showdown between good and evil is about to begin. . . Praise for the Grave “Wickedly funny.”—RT Book Reviews “An all-around good time.”—Fresh Fiction “If you enjoy Janet Evanovich’s Stephanie Plum, you will certainly enjoy Charley Davidson.”—Suspense magazine

The job should have been easy. Get in. Assess the situation. Get out. But for veteran tracker Quentin Rutherford, things get sticky when the girl he's loved since puberty shows up, conducting her own investigation into the strange occurrences of the small, New Mexico town. He knew it would be a risk coming back to the area, but he had no idea Amber Kowalski had become a bona fide PI, investigating things that go bump in the night. He shouldn't be surprised, however. She can see through the dead as clearly as he can. The real question is, can she see through him? But is anything that's worth it ever easy? To say that Amber is shocked to see her childhood crush would be the understatement of her fragile second life. One look at him tells her everything she needs to know. He's changed. So drastically she barely recognizes him. He is savage now, a hardened--in all the right places--demon hunter, and she is simply the awkward, lovestruck girl he left behind. But she doesn't have time to dwell on the past. A supernatural entity has set up shop, and it's up to them to stop it before it kills again. While thousands of questions burn inside her, she has to put her concern over him, over what he's become, aside for now. Because he's about to learn one, undeniable fact: she's changed, too

New York Times bestselling author Darynda Jones is back with the first novel in the brand-new snarky, sassy, wickedly fun Sunshine Vicram series: A Bad Day for Sunshine!

A Hard Day for a Hangover is another humorous installment in Darynda Jones's wine mystery series deemed: "Laugh-out-loud funny, intensely suspenseful, page-turning fun." —New York Times bestselling author Allison Brennan Some people greet the day with open arms. Sheriff Sunshine Vicram would rather give it a hearty shove and get back into bed, because there’s just too much going on right now. There’s a series of women going missing, and Sunny feels powerless to stop it. There’s her persistent and awesomely-rebellious daughter Auri, who’s out to singlehandedly become Del Sol’s youngest and fiercest investigator. And then there’s drama with Levi Ravinder—the guy she’s loved and lusted after for years. The guy who might just be her one and only. The guy who comes from a family of disingenuous vipers looking to oust him—and Sunshine—for good. Like we said, the new day can take a hike. The blockbuster conclusion to the bestselling Sunshine Vicram trilogy, A Hard Day for a Hangover will have readers laughing and cheering to the very last page. "Fans will be delighted." -Publishers Weekly

From bestselling authors Carly Phillips, Rebecca Zanetti, Rachel Van Dyken, Darynda Jones, and Skye Warren comes a collection of five dark, sensual tales that are sure to captivate. In "Dare to Tease," Brianne Prescott, a publicist for Dare Nation Sports Agency, has always been used by men seeking access to her famous family. When Dr. Hudson Northfield rescues her from a dangerous situation, their unexpected connection leads to a romantic trip to New York, despite her brothers’ protective instincts. "Vampire" features Dr. Mariana Lopez, who has finally stopped rescuing friends but finds herself drawn into a web of danger and nightmares. A mysterious man in her anger management group may be her only salvation. In "Mafia King," an undercover agent grapples with falling for the enemy, torn between his duty and his growing feelings that could lead to his downfall. "The Gravedigger's Son" follows Quentin Rutherford, a veteran tracker whose simple mission becomes complicated when he encounters Amber Kowalski, a PI with the ability to see the dead. Their shared past complicates his return to a town filled with supernatural occurrences. Finally, in "Finale," Francisco Castille, the exiled Duke of Linares, must marry to produce an heir. Instead of a compliant wife, he finds himself challenged by the spirited pianist Isabella, who refuses to conform to his expectations. Each novella stands alone, offering new readers a glimpse i

A surprising inheritance leads former restaurateur Defiance Dayne to Salem, Massachusetts, a town steeped in history and notoriety. Struggling with her recent divorce and financial woes, she embarks on a journey to uncover the mystery behind the house left to her by a stranger. As she navigates her new surroundings, Defiance's curiosity intertwines with the town's dark past, setting the stage for unexpected revelations and personal transformation.

In the third installment of the Darklight series, the story continues to follow the protagonist as she navigates love, danger, and supernatural elements. With a blend of romance and mystery, the narrative deepens the exploration of relationships and the challenges faced by the characters. As they confront new threats, the stakes are higher than ever, making for an engaging read filled with twists and emotional depth.

The narrative centers on the strong bond between best friends as one, Brooklyn, dedicates herself to assisting Lorelei through a challenging time. The story explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and personal growth, highlighting how their relationship evolves as they navigate obstacles together. Through their journey, the characters face emotional struggles that test their resilience and deepen their connection. The book captures the essence of support and understanding in friendships, making it a poignant tale of companionship.

Ten years after her parents' mysterious disappearance, Lorelei is adjusting to life with her grandparents and friends. High school feels manageable until Cameron, the school's loner, begins to stalk her. Complications arise with the arrival of Jared, who seems to know more about her past. Tensions escalate as secrets unfold.

From New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors Rachel Van Dyken, Sawyer Bennett, Claire Contreras, and Darynda Jones.Four Dark Tales. Four Sensual Stories. Four Page Turners.Provoke by Rachel Van DykenRafe by Sawyer BennettThe Naughty Princess by Claire ContrerasThe Graveyard Shift by Darynda Jones**Every 1001 Dark Nights novella is a standalone story. For new readers, it's an introduction to an author's world. And for fans, it's a bonus book in the author's series. We hope you'll enjoy each one as much as we do.**

Set against a backdrop of winter festivities, this anthology weaves together enchanting tales of romance and magic. Each story features unique characters who navigate their relationships amidst the charm of the holiday season, blending fantasy elements with heartfelt emotions. The collection captures the spirit of love and connection during the coldest time of the year, making it a perfect read for those seeking warmth and joy in their literary escape.