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'Beware of waking the gods, their dreams are often our nightmares . . .'A book of dangerous magic draws two readers into a perilous quest to find it - and their own happy ending - in this action-packed standalone fantasy romance from Sunday Times bestselling sensation Kerri Maniscalco.A prince who prefers games of the head to those of the heart.Prince Sloth hates leaving his enchanted library, but when a forgotten deity threatens the very fabric of the Underworld, he's thrust into a race against time. He must find the Book of Nightmares - an ancient artifact that has the power to break worlds - before it unleashes a deadly game to free its master, the Goddess of Night. When a betrayal leaves him marked, and desperate, his path collides with a young woman who possesses the legendary Phoenix Tear - a portal stone unlike any other.A librarian who is all sweet sunshine . . . until she burns.Lore Brimstone has always loved getting lost in a book - but she never meant literally. Yet, after visiting a traveling caravan, she quickly finds herself transported to a terrifying but oddly familiar world - with a calculating prince at her side. Realizing they are living out her favourite novels one by one, they face off against an increasingly dark magic as they try to survive the story.A twisted tale that means they can't trust themselves - or their hearts.As Lore and Sloth navigate the pages of her beloved novels gone wrong, she must channel her inner main character to defeat the Book of Nightmares before the wall between the gods and mortals comes crashing down, dooming them all.

With a stunning new cover and inside cover printing: the start of an addictive, intoxicating and darkly romantic fantasy series from a Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author. Two sisters. One brutal murder. A quest for vengeance that will unleash Hell itself . . .Emilia and her twin sister Vittoria are witches, forced to live their lives in secret to avoid persecution. Until one night, Vittoria doesn't come home . . .Then Emilia finds her body, desecrated beyond belief. Devastated, she vows revenge at any cost: even if it means using forbidden magic - or summoning Wrath, one of the princes of the Wicked.Deadly, handsome, and brooding, Wrath claims to be on Emilia's side, tasked with solving a series of murders on the island.But when it comes to the Wicked, nothing is as it seems . . .TropesEnemies to lovers ⚔️💓Slow burn ❤️‍🔥Forced proximity🔒One bed 🛏️Witches and demons ✨👿This scorching romantasy is perfect for fans of Stephanie Garber, Carissa Broadbent, Lexi Ryan, Lauren Roberts.READERS LOVE KERRI MANISCALCO'Witches, Demons & Wrath - Oh My!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Seven deadly sins? Check. Witches? Check. Mouth-watering Italian food? Check, check, check! . . . I just honestly couldn't get enough' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I can't put into words how much I NEED to know what happens next' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This series kept me just as enthralled as the likes of Sarah J Maas and Jennifer Armentrout' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Such a great read, with witchy vibes and dangerously alluring demons' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'AHHHH LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE! This book right here is heaven (or hell). Must buy, absolutely loved it! If you love tattooed, tanned, Italian, angry (but non-toxic) men THEN THIS RIGHT HERE IS FOR YOU' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

With a stunning new cover and inside cover printing: the climax of the scorching and addictive Kingdom of the Wicked series, from New York Times and Sunday Times bestseller Kerri Maniscalco. Two curses. One prophecy. All hail the king and queen of hell.Emilia yearns to claim her king, the seductive Prince of Wrath, in the flesh. She wants him, heart and soul - but that's something the enigmatic demon can't promise her.When a high-ranking member of House Greed is assassinated, evidence points to Vittoria as the murderer. Now, Emilia will do anything to discover the truth of these accusations against the sister she thought she knew.But when it comes to the Wicked, nothing is as it seems. Have the true villains been much closer all along?TropesEnemies to lovers ⚔️💓Slow burn ❤️‍🔥Forced proximity🔒One bed 🛏️Witches and demons ✨👿This scorching romantasy is perfect for fans of Stephanie Garber, Carissa Broadbent, Lexi Ryan, Lauren Roberts.READERS LOVE KERRI MANISCALCO'Witches, Demons & Wrath - Oh My!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Seven deadly sins? Check. Witches? Check. Mouth-watering Italian food? Check, check, check! . . . I just honestly couldn't get enough' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I can't put into words how much I NEED to know what happens next' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This series kept me just as enthralled as the likes of Sarah J Maas and Jennifer Armentrout' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Such a great read, with witchy vibes and dangerously alluring demons' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'AHHHH LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE! This book right here is heaven (or hell). Must buy, absolutely loved it! If you love tattooed, tanned, Italian, angry (but non-toxic) men THEN THIS RIGHT HERE IS FOR YOU' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

With a stunning new cover and inside cover printing: from the #1 New York Times bestselling author Kerri Maniscalco comes the Sunday Times bestselling sizzling and sweepingly romantic sequel to Kingdom of the Wicked.One sister. Two sinful princes. Infinite deception with a side of revenge . . . Welcome to Hell.With the Prince of Wrath at her side, Emilia sold her soul to become Queen of the Wicked and travelled to the Seven Circles to fulfil her vow of avenging her sister.But the first rule of the Wicked? Trust no one. And it's soon clear that nothing in Hell is what it seems. Even Wrath may be keeping secrets about his true nature. But that suits Emilia just fine - she's got secrets of her own.Faced with backstabbing courtiers, princes who delight in fear, luxurious palaces, dazzling galas, and conflicting clues, Emilia finds herself on a mission to unlock the mysteries of her own past and uncover the answers she craves.As long as her sins don't catch up to her first... TropesEnemies to lovers ⚔️💓Slow burn ❤️‍🔥Forced proximity🔒One bed 🛏️Witches and demons ✨👿This scorching romantasy is perfect for fans of Stephanie Garber, Carissa Broadbent, Lexi Ryan, Lauren Roberts.READERS LOVE KERRI MANISCALCO'Witches, Demons & Wrath - Oh My!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Seven deadly sins? Check. Witches? Check. Mouth-watering Italian food? Check, check, check! . . . I just honestly couldn't get enough' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I can't put into words how much I NEED to know what happens next' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This series kept me just as enthralled as the likes of Sarah J Maas and Jennifer Armentrout' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Such a great read, with witchy vibes and dangerously alluring demons' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'AHHHH LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE! This book right here is heaven (or hell). Must buy, absolutely loved it! If you love tattooed, tanned, Italian, angry (but non-toxic) men THEN THIS RIGHT HERE IS FOR YOU' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

She didn't want Prince Charming. She wanted the demon.THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'THE SEVEN CIRCLES HAVE NEVER BEEN SO HOT' JENNIFER L. ARMENTROUT'SECRETS, SPICE AND A STORY I COULD NOT PUT DOWN' KATEE ROBERTSThrone of the Fallen is a seductive new romantasy standalone, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Kerri Maniscalco.A wicked prince. A fallen painter. Let the games begin . . .The Prince of Envy has never claimed to be a saint. But when a cryptic note arrives at his demon court, signalling the beginning of a deadly game, he knows it will take more than a hint of sin to win. Riddles, hexed objects, anonymous players, nothing will stand in his way.Camilla is an artist with troubles of her own: a desperate mistake has landed her in debt to a notorious rake. Threatened with ruinous scandal, she is forced to enter a devil's bargain with Envy. A bargain that reveals secrets and ignites passions that neither of them expects. Together, Envy and Camilla must embark on a perilous journey through the underworld - from glittering demon courts to the sultry vampire realm and beyond - while trying to avoid the most dangerous trap of all: falling in love.READERS LOVE KERRI MANISCALCO'I literally couldn't put the book down, only for annoying things like work, eating, and sleeping! ' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Kerri is a mastermind with her twists and turns and kept me trying to work out the clues myself and guess what was going to happen! I was on the edge of my seat' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I work full time, and not somewhere I can sneak read either, I devoured this 560+ page book in just over 24 hours and would 100% re-read. It was amazing' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Perfect adult book, I don't even have words to describe how good this book is' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Schemes, secrets, slow-burning steam & sin combine to create this fantastical, wicked novel' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'If you're looking for something to read after anything by the queen Sarah J Maas herself, then Kerri Maniscalco has you covered' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

LOVE IS THE MOST DANGEROUS ADVENTURE OF ALL . . . Two rivals torn apart by a dark memory reunite on a deadly hunt - and in an irresistibly twisted fairy tale - in the next steamy standalone fantasy romance from Sunday Times bestselling sensation Kerri Maniscalco.A SINFUL PRINCE.Prince Gluttony - self-proclaimed rake of rakes - lives for indulgence. But when an adventure takes a deadly turn, he must turn to the one person he has spent a decade avoiding in order to save his court . . .A DETERMINED REPORTER.Adriana Saint Lucent knows Prince Gluttony is hiding something, but during her investigation, she never expected to turn up a rumour too terrifying to be believed: that ice dragons are launching attacks on the kingdom.A DANGEROUS RIVALRY.With the realm at stake, prince and reporter must forge an uneasy alliance. But as each cling to their own secrets, can they unravel the mystery before time runs out? And what will they do with an equally troubling rumour: that they might not hate one another, after all?TROPES TO DIE FOR:Enemies to lovers ⚔️💗 Forced Proximity🔒👫 Masked Lovers ₊.⋆🎭₊˚⁺Scandal 💥READERS CAN'T GET ENOUGH'The world-building is remarkable, intricately plotting the story from the very first chapter' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The tension between them [Adriana and Prince Gluttony] builds beautifully as their story unravels, every interaction feels incredibly charged!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'If you're a fan of Maas, I recommend this series to you!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This book has me laughing, swooning and cursing the damn demon!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Kerri out did herself' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Audrey Rose Wadsworth and her partner-in-crime-investigation, Thomas Cresswell, are en route to New York to help solve another blood-soaked mystery. Embarking on a week-long voyage across the Atlantic on the opulent RMS Etruria, they're delighted to discover a travelling troupe of circus performers, fortune tellers, and a certain charismatic young escape artist entertaining the first-class passengers nightly.But then, privileged young women begin to go missing without explanation, and a series of brutal slayings shocks the entire ship. The disturbing influence of the Moonlight Carnival pervades the decks as the murders grow ever more freakish, with nowhere to escape except the unforgiving sea. It's up to Audrey Rose and Thomas to piece together the gruesome investigation as even more passengers die before reaching their destination. But with clues to the next victim pointing to someone she loves, can Audrey Rose unravel the mystery before the killer's horrifying finale?

In this New York Times bestselling sequel to Kerri Maniscalco's haunting #1 debut Stalking Jack the Ripper, bizarre murders are discovered in the castle of Prince Vlad the Impaler, otherwise known as Dracula. Could it be a copycat killer . . . or has the depraved prince been brought back to life?Following the grief and horror of her discovery of Jack the Ripper's true identity, Audrey Rose Wadsworth has no choice but to flee London and its memories. Together with the arrogant yet charming Thomas Cresswell, she journeys to the dark heart of Romania, home to one of Europe's best schools of forensic medicine . . . and to another notorious killer, Vlad the Impaler, whose thirst for blood became legend.But her life's dream is soon tainted by blood-soaked discoveries in the halls of the school's forbidding castle, and Audrey Rose is compelled to investigate the strangely familiar murders. What she finds brings all her terrifying fears to life once again.

She didn't want Prince Charming. She wanted the demon.THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'THE SEVEN CIRCLES HAVE NEVER BEEN SO HOT' JENNIFER L. ARMENTROUT'SECRETS, SPICE AND A STORY I COULD NOT PUT DOWN' KATEE ROBERTSThrone of the Fallen is a seductive new romantasy standalone, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Kerri Maniscalco.A wicked prince. A fallen painter. Let the games begin . . .The Prince of Envy has never claimed to be a saint. But when a cryptic note arrives at his demon court, signalling the beginning of a deadly game, he knows it will take more than a hint of sin to win. Riddles, hexed objects, anonymous players, nothing will stand in his way.Camilla is an artist with troubles of her own: a desperate mistake has landed her in debt to a notorious rake. Threatened with ruinous scandal, she is forced to enter a devil's bargain with Envy. A bargain that reveals secrets and ignites passions that neither of them expects. Together, Envy and Camilla must embark on a perilous journey through the underworld - from glittering demon courts to the sultry vampire realm and beyond - while trying to avoid the most dangerous trap of all: falling in love.READERS LOVE KERRI MANISCALCO'I literally couldn't put the book down, only for annoying things like work, eating, and sleeping! ' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Kerri is a mastermind with her twists and turns and kept me trying to work out the clues myself and guess what was going to happen! I was on the edge of my seat' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I work full time, and not somewhere I can sneak read either, I devoured this 560+ page book in just over 24 hours and would 100% re-read. It was amazing' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Perfect adult book, I don't even have words to describe how good this book is' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Schemes, secrets, slow-burning steam & sin combine to create this fantastical, wicked novel' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'If you're looking for something to read after anything by the queen Sarah J Maas herself, then Kerri Maniscalco has you covered' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

This #1 New York Times bestseller and deliciously creepy horror novel has a storyline inspired by the Ripper murders and an unexpected, blood-chilling conclusion.Seventeen-year-old Audrey Rose Wadsworth was born a lord's daughter, with a life of wealth and privilege stretched out before her. But between the social teas and silk dress fittings, she leads a forbidden secret life. Against her stern father's wishes and society's expectations, Audrey often slips away to her uncle's laboratory to study the gruesome practice of forensic medicine.When her work on a string of savagely killed corpses drags Audrey into the investigation of a serial murderer, her search for answers brings her back to her own sheltered world. The story's shocking twists and turns, augmented with real, sinister period photos, will make this dazzling, #1 New York Times bestselling debut from author Kerri Maniscalco impossible to forget.

Stalking Jack the RipperIn this spine-chilling gothic murder mystery set in gritty Victorian-era London, a resourceful lord's daughter named Audrey Rose Wadsworth and her brilliant friend Thomas Cresswell find themselves inescapably embroiled in the investigation of a ghastly serial killer known as Jack the Ripper.Hunting Prince DraculaIn this haunting sequel, Audrey Rose and Thomas uncover bizarre murders deep in the castle of Prince Vlad the Impaler, otherwise known as Dracula. Could it be a copycat killer...or has the depraved prince been brought back to life?Escaping From HoudiniIn their third harrowing adventure, Audrey Rose and Thomas find themselves aboard a luxurious ocean liner that becomes a floating prison of scandal, madness, and horror when passengers are murdered one by one...with nowhere to run from the killer.Capturing the DevilIn the shocking finale to the bestselling series, Audrey Rose and Thomas are on the hunt for the elusive, sickening killer known as the White City Devil. A deadly game of cat-and-mouse has them fighting to stay one step ahead of the brilliant serial killer---or see their fateful romance cut short by unspeakable tragedy.

A deadly game of cat-and-mouse has them fighting to stay one step ahead of the brilliant serial killer -- or see their fateful romance cut short by unspeakable tragedy.Audrey Rose Wadsworth and Thomas Cresswell have landed in America, a bold, brash land unlike the genteel streets of London. But like London, the city of Chicago hides its dark secrets well. When the two attend the spectacular World's Fair, they find the once-in-a-lifetime event tainted with reports of missing people and unsolved murders.Determined to help, Audrey Rose and Thomas begin their investigations, only to find themselves facing a serial killer unlike any they've encountered before. Identifying him is one thing, but capturing him---and getting dangerously lost in the infamous Murder Hotel he constructed as a terrifying torture device---is another.Will Audrey Rose and Thomas see their last mystery to the end---together and in love---or will their fortunes finally run out when their most depraved adversary makes one final, devastating kill?

NYT bestselling author of Kingdom of the Wicked, Kerri Maniscalco, presents her wholly addictive and incredibly suspenseful first series in a complete paperback set for the first time. Jump into this #1 bestselling mystery series for readers who love heart-pounding thrills, twists, and romance.Stalking Jack the RipperIn this spine-chilling gothic murder mystery set in gritty Victorian-era London, a resourceful lord's daughter named Audrey Rose Wadsworth and her brilliant friend Thomas Cresswell find themselves inescapably embroiled in the investigation of a ghastly serial killer known as Jack the Ripper.Hunting Prince DraculaIn this haunting sequel, Audrey Rose and Thomas uncover bizarre murders deep in the castle of Prince Vlad the Impaler, otherwise known as Dracula. Could it be a copycat killer...or has the depraved prince been brought back to life?Escaping From HoudiniIn their third harrowing adventure, Audrey Rose and Thomas find themselves aboard a luxurious ocean liner that becomes a floating prison of scandal, madness, and horror when passengers are murdered one by one...with nowhere to run from the killer.Capturing the DevilIn the shocking finale to the bestselling series, Audrey Rose and Thomas are on the hunt for the elusive, sickening killer known as the White City Devil. A deadly game of cat-and-mouse has them fighting to stay one step ahead of the brilliant serial killer---or see their fateful romance cut short by unspeakable tragedy.

Two sisters. One brutal murder. A quest for vengeance that will unleash Hell itself . . .The start of an addictive, intoxicating and darkly romantic fantasy series from a Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author.Emilia and her twin sister Vittoria are witches, forced to live their lives in secret to avoid persecution. Until one night, Vittoria doesn't come home . . .Then Emilia finds her body, desecrated beyond belief. Devastated, she vows revenge at any cost: even if it means using forbidden magic - or summoning Wrath, one of the princes of the Wicked.Deadly, handsome, and brooding, Wrath claims to be on Emilia's side, tasked with solving a series of murders on the island.But when it comes to the Wicked, nothing is as it seems . . .This scorching romantasy is perfect for fans of Stephanie Garber, Carissa Broadbent, Lexi Ryan, Lauren Roberts.READERS LOVE KERRI MANISCALCO'Witches, Demons & Wrath - Oh My!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Seven deadly sins? Check. Witches? Check. Mouth-watering Italian food? Check, check, check! . . . I just honestly couldn't get enough' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I can't put into words how much I NEED to know what happens next' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This series kept me just as enthralled as the likes of Sarah J Maas and Jennifer Armentrout' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Such a great read, with witchy vibes and dangerously alluring demons' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'AHHHH LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE! This book right here is heaven (or hell). Must buy, absolutely loved it! If you love tattooed, tanned, Italian, angry (but non-toxic) men THEN THIS RIGHT HERE IS FOR YOU' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Two curses. One prophecy. All hail the king and queen of hell.'Right now, I want the demon, not the prince. Show me why they call you the Wicked. And don't you dare hold back.' The climax of the scorching and addictive Kingdom of the Wicked series, from New York and Sunday Times bestseller Kerri Maniscalco.Emilia yearns to claim her king, the seductive Prince of Wrath, in the flesh. She wants him, heart and soul - but that's something the enigmatic demon can't promise her.When a high-ranking member of House Greed is assassinated, evidence points to Vittoria as the murderer. Now, Emilia will do anything to discover the truth of these accusations against the sister she thought she knew.But when it comes to the Wicked, nothing is as it seems. Have the true villains been much closer all along?READERS LOVE KERRI MANISCALCO'A perfect ending to the trilogy! It was so intense and had secrets unfolding all over the place, I was stunned' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'So many unexpected twists of story made it an absolutely delicious spicy read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This book was absolutely everything I needed and MORE!!!!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'BUT OH MY GOD! This book is everything you could've asked for to wrap up this series!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

This #1 New York Times bestseller and deliciously creepy horror novel has a storyline inspired by the Ripper murders and an unexpected, blood-chilling conclusion.Seventeen-year-old Audrey Rose Wadsworth was born a lord's daughter, with a life of wealth and privilege stretched out before her. But between the social teas and silk dress fittings, she leads a forbidden secret life. Against her stern father's wishes and society's expectations, Audrey often slips away to her uncle's laboratory to study the gruesome practice of forensic medicine.When her work on a string of savagely killed corpses drags Audrey into the investigation of a serial murderer, her search for answers brings her close to her own sheltered world. The story's shocking twists and turns, augmented with real, sinister period photos, will make this dazzling, #1 New York Times bestselling debut from author Kerri Maniscalco impossible to forget.

In the shocking finale to the bestselling series that began with Stalking Jack the Ripper, Audrey Rose and Thomas are on the hunt for the depraved, elusive killer known as the White City Devil. A deadly game of cat-and-mouse has them fighting to stay one step ahead of the brilliant serial killer---or see their fateful romance cut short by unspeakable tragedy.Audrey Rose Wadsworth and Thomas Cresswell have landed in America, a bold, brash land unlike the genteel streets of London they knew. But like London, the city of Chicago hides its dark secrets well. When the two attend the spectacular World's Fair, they find the once-in-a-lifetime event tainted with reports of missing people and unsolved murders.Determined to help, Audrey Rose and Thomas begin their investigations, only to find themselves facing a serial killer unlike any they've heard of before. Identifying him is one thing, but capturing him---and getting dangerously lost in the infamous Murder Hotel he constructed as a terrifying torture device---is another.Will Audrey Rose and Thomas see their last mystery to the end---together and in love---or will their fortunes finally run out when their most depraved adversary makes one final, devastating kill?