Bøger af Monica James

England is burning.And the cause...men are too afraid to utter in nothing but a whisper.The Northmen. My father is King Eanred. And me? I am Princess Emeline. My father wants to protect our kingdom against the ruthless Vikings who continue to raid England, so he has betrothed me to Aethelwulf, the son of King Egbert of Wessex-the most powerful realm in all of England. Without this union, Northumbria will fall, which is why I must submit. I must do this for my people. However, it is not in my nature to surrender. So when my father captures the most savage Viking known in our land, I do what no good, God-fearing Christian would do-I help him. His name...Skarth the Godless.People fear what they don't understand, but I will not allow that to control me. Fear makes us blind to the truth, and I refuse to cower because Skarth soon becomes my teacher-in all things. And when his rival, Ulf the Bloody, shatters my world, it becomes clear the lessons have only just begun.My soul is tarnished. I am a sinner. Lord, hear my prayer...

The secret's out...Fate has never been kind to me, but the misfortunes of my past have driven me to seek redemption.My future depends on uncovering my past, but sadly, the answers lay with my mother, a mother who abandoned me when I was only a child.Now that I have finally found her, I'm determined to uncover the truth before my past catches up with me.But that information comes with a price...Quinn Berkeley is the sole reason I carry on. But Quinn has a secret of his own.Will his secret destroy us both? And more importantly, what will Quinn's secret do to him once he confesses the sins of his past?Life is about to explode in a way I never thought possible...

Just as this nightmare began, I once again find myself bound, destination unknown. However, this time, my kidnapper is the man who shattered my world beyond repair.Aleksei Popov-Russia's number one mobster, and the man I was sold to.His intentions for me are clear-submit, obey him, and call him master-but I won't surrender. I'm not like the other girls. Whether that's a blessing or curse, I've yet to decide. The problem is, my disobedience intrigues my captor all the more. When we arrive in Russia, the rules change.Saint, the man who was once a sinner, is my only salvation. What was forbidden now gives me hope that there is light in the darkness. He will risk everything to set me free.But behind these opulent walls, things aren't what they seem, and when the fine line between pleasure and pain begins to blur, only one thing matters-saving my soul. I will lie.Cheat.Steal.I was once an angel, but now...I'm a fallen saint, ready to inflict my own pain and burn this hellhole to the ground. FALLEN SAINT is a DARK ROMANCE containing mature themes that might make some readers uncomfortable. It includes kidnapping, captivity, strong violence, mild language, and some dark and disturbing scenes. This twisted tale is not intended for the faint of heart...it will steal your soul."Sinful and compelling, Bad Saint takes you on a darkly romantic, emotionally tense ride that will leave you aching for more" - New York Times bestselling author Elle Kennedy"Bad Saint is a dark and emotional romance that you are sure to love." NYT & USA Bestselling Author - Kylie Scott"Shipwrecked on a deserted island with a beautiful, tortured villain? Sign me up!" - K.A. Tucker, USA Today Bestselling Author of Ten Tiny Breaths

Singapore has stolen a piece of Ava Thompson. It took one life shattering moment for her to realize her ex-boyfriend is not the man she believed him to be. Returning home to Los Angeles was never going to be easy for Ava, as her heart has been shattered to smithereens and she's convinced it'll never heal. Or, so she thought. Enter Jasper White. Unbeknown to Ava, he will change her life forever. The attraction is instantaneous, which troubles Ava, who has sworn off men indefinitely. Yet, she is finding resisting Jasper-with his tousled bedroom hair and piercing cerulean eyes-harder than she ever imagined. That's because Jasper knows what he wants ... and he wants her. Can Ava surrender to her feelings for the one man who compels her to love again? What happens if love isn't enough?

When Ava Thompson met the cerulean eyed rock god, Jasper White, her whole world was tipped on its axis, and nothing has been the same ever since. Thankfully, life for Ava has settled, and that includes being in a healthy, stable relationship with Jasper at long last. Their turbulent love has withstood many obstacles, but when not one, but two bombshells are dropped at Ava's doorstep, will she and Jasper be able to survive? Will the cunning ex and bothersome mother rock the stable foundation they have built together? Will Ava get her happy ending? And will that happy ending be with the man everyone desires?

My name is Hunter O'Shea, and I've done something stupid-I've gone and fallen in love. Who would have thought New York's most notorious bachelor would meet his match. But Mary "Lamb" Mitts has the power to bring me to my knees...it's just too bad she hates my guts. But that's okay because I hate hers, too. And that makes me want her all the more. The fiery redhead stirs something in me that I can't explain, and when we're forced to work together, it can only lead to trouble...of the good kind. I can't get her out of my head. The only solution is to get back in the game and forget she exists. That theory is great-too bad I don't want anyone else. I...just...want...her.

Monsters are real.When I was five years old, I watched my mother take her last breath-a breath three monsters stole from her.I never chose this life. My father says it's my birthright, but all I see is a curse. It's because of the Kelly name my mum was slain by the Doyles-our enemies in Dublin, the fellas livin' on borrowed time. All of Belfast fears my family, especially me. I'm Puck Kelly, otherwise known as Punky; the lad ye don't want to double cross. I don't do feelings or emotions. I never have...until she walks into my world.Babydoll is a liar and a thief, but I can't stay away. We both thrive in the darkness because that's where our demons can play.No word af a lie, sixteen years later, those monsters still haunt my dreams. But every monster is scared of somethin'...and that somethin' is me.No more hiding in the shadows because I'm huntin' youse. Run, wee monsters, run.

I was feared.Respected.Worshiped.But all of that changed when the impossible happened-I fell in love. Only those feelings weren't reciprocated, because who could love a monster like me?My empire crumbled. People died. I went from being a victorious leader to lurking in the shadows, planning revenge on my half-brother who now reigns in my place.An orphanage is where I find sanctuary, but when she walks into my world and evokes a yearning I thought long dead, my demons are awakened and want what they can't have-her. Sooner or later, I knew I'd need to feed the darkness inside me. Mayhem, power, and control course through my veins. I will use them to regain my crown, my throne, and then claim her, despite what solemn vows she might've made. I will break them...and her.

Ava Thompson left her one true love, Jasper White, to unearth her destiny. It was the only way for Ava to grow into the woman she's always wanted to become. Sadly, that destiny has led her back to the place that broke her ... Singapore. And more importantly, it has led her back to the man who broke her ... Harper. Ava is no longer the scared, lost girl she once was. She is stronger and determined to accomplish her dreams in order to find happiness. Hopefully, at the end of it all, she will return into the loving arms of Jasper White. Six months later, Ava travels back to Los Angeles for an event that embraces the true meaning of love. Sadly for Ava, her meaning of true love has been lost. Los Angeles is not how Ava left it. Things have changed. People have changed. She has changed. However, what has remained untouched is her passionate love for Jasper White. But does Jasper feel the same?

Some secrets are best left untold...I escaped to the sleepy little town of South Boston, Virginia, with theintent to be normal and find a place I could call home.But my past has come back with a vengeance and forced me to runyet again.This time, however, I'm not alone...Quinn and I are on the run, fleeing for our lives while attempting to proveour innocence for a crime we did not commit.But with a tainted past like mine, it was inevitable that one day, it would catch up to me in a way I never fathomed.One ill-fated decision leads to an explosion of unimaginable events, forcing Quinn and me to not only run for our lives but also...for our redemption.

I was kidnapped on my honeymoon by three masked men.Blindfolded.Bound.Destination unknown.I was told to stay silent and abide by their rules. But they didn't realize I wasn't a victim...not anymore.The open sea was my backdrop for nine torturous days. During that time, glimmers of my fate were revealed by a man with the mysterious chartreuse-colored eyes. He should have scared me, but he didn't.He intrigued me. And I intrigued him.He punished me when I didn't listen, which was every single day. But beneath his cruelty, I sensed he was guarding a grave secret.I was sold. And in a game of poker, no less. My buyer? A Russian mobster who likes to collect pretty things. Now that I know the truth, I only have one choice.Sink or swim.And when one fateful night presents me the opportunity, I take it. I just never anticipated my actions would leave me shipwrecked with my kidnapper.He needs me alive. I want him dead.But as days turn into weeks, one thing becomes clear-I should hate him...but I don't.My name is Willow.His name is Saint.Ironic, isn't it? He bears a name that denotes nothing but holiness yet delivers nothing but hell. However, if this is hell on earth...God, save my soul. **BAD SAINT is a DARK ROMANCE containing mature themes that might make some readers uncomfortable. It includes: kidnapping, captivity, strong violence, mild language, and some dark and disturbing scenes. This twisted tale is not intended for the fainthearted. So, if you're game...welcome to the madness. "Sinful and compelling, Bad Saint takes you on a darkly romantic, emotionally tense ride that will leave you aching for more" - New York Times bestselling author Elle Kennedy"Shipwrecked on a deserted island with a beautiful, tortured villain? Sign me up!" - K.A. Tucker, USA Today Bestselling Author of Ten Tiny Breaths"Bad Saint is a dark and emotional romance that you are sure to love." NYT & USA Bestselling Author - Kylie Scott

Monsters are real...and that monster is my father. Ten years ago, I surrendered. I thought I was doing the right thing. But lies and greed have once again destroyed my life, leaving me to deal with the aftermath.This life has always been a curse, but the world as I know it has changed. Belfast isn't what it used to be. Alliances are broken. Kingdoms have fallen. But those who remain loyal see me as their rightful king. With secrets unraveled, my need for vengeance grows stronger every day. However, ten years is a long time. People have changed. I have changed. But the one thing that remains untouched is my love for Babydoll-I love her...even if she doesn't feel the same. I will take back what's mine. My kingdom. My name. And my girl. Every monster is scared of somethin'...and that somethin' is me.No more hiding in the shadows because I'm huntin' you...Father. Run, wee monsters, run.

With the enemy dead, my throne awaits my return. But the reason I'm still standing is being held captive by another foe.I'll move heaven and hell to find her, but when I do, everything changes forever. Ella is broken, broken because of me.The only way to save her is to return to the ruthless leader I once was.A war has been waged, and to win, I need to kill every last traitor and rebuild my kingdom to make her feel safe once more.However, this war is like no other. And my enemy won't stop until one of us is dead. But he doesn't stand a chance. None of them do.I'm a bad man. And I'm okay with that.This is my world.My rules.I'm the goddamn king, and it's time to adjust my crown.

"Victoria, will you marry me?"Those words changed my life forever...just not in the way it would for most. I had it all until one fateful evening transformed my life in ways I never imagined.Nine months later, I move to a sleepy little town, hoping to escape the demons of my past. As I attempt to claim back my life, Jude Montgomery enters my world, and things begin to change.I thought running would appease the nightmares, but I soon discover my past won't let go. Things are not what they seem, and I begin to question the world as I know it. Jude may hold the answers, but will my love for him blind me to the truth? Does the flap of a butterfly's wings in Brazil set off a tornado in Texas? In my case, yes, it does.Will the truth set me free? Or will it imprison us both?My name is Victoria Armstrong, and this is my story...I think. "With heart and heat and a depth we adore for in our favorite reads, James has penned an absolutely stunning novel." Christina Lauren, NYT and #1 International Bestselling Authors of Twice in a Blue Moon"Wow! This book! It's not just a story, it's an experience. Enthralling. Epic. Beautiful. Chase the Butterflies grabbed my heart, twisted it, and NEVER let go." -Mia Sheridan, NYT bestseller

Ava Thompson has at long last surrendered to her true love, Jasper White, and this time, there's no going back. They're both determined to forget their rocky past and focus on their promise to be together forever. However, with Ava living in New York, and Jasper in L.A., their future is held in the balance on where to call home. So what's the compromise? Ava doesn't want to leave, and Jasper doesn't want to stay. They've reached an impasse in their relationship and Ava soon realizes that for them to be together, one of them will have to give up their dreams for good. But who? And more importantly, what happens when one of them sacrifices their dreams for the other? Whatever choice is made, Ava knows they'll both lose. Adding to the heartache are two new players who are set on breaking up the ill-fated pair for good. Do Jasper and Ava have the strength to survive this final test of love?

This was supposed to be simple. Vengeance was mine. But I should know by now that nothing in life is easy.My endgame has changed all because I met someone who wishes I was dead. Yet her hatred is the only thing saving her from The Big Bad. My lies protect her, so the harder she hates, the safer she is.The thing about love and hate-it skates a very thin line. I need to stay away. It's better for everyone if I do. But fighting this is like fighting nature.Our paths crossed for a reason, and my Tiger isn't fooled. Once the smoke clears, she will see every player, including me. I don't deserve a second chance. But I want one...because I want her. The question is, what happens when the truth is finally revealed?With the end in sight, I can promise you there will be nothing but violence and mayhem. Oh yes, blood will be shed.

Two households, unlike in dignity, in the City of Angels is where we lay our scene...London Sinclair was the boy my mother warned me about for as long as I can remember. His name alone has brought my family nothing but shame and suffering, so it's no surprise we've been sworn enemies since the first moment we met.With his bedroom eyes and cocky smile, he has all the girls under his spell. I have one more year of school left, and then I'm home free because I'm guarding a secret, one I'm ashamed to keep. The boy who is completely off-limits is the one who drives me, Holland Brooks, wild. I want London, and I think...he wants me, too. Some may compare it to a Shakespearian tragedy, as our surnames have fated our future, but when a single night changes my life forever, I can't leave the City of Angels fast enough. Ten years later, I have atoned for my sins and return to Los Angeles a changed woman. I've come home to get married. But the moment London walks back into my life, one thing is clear. Ten years can't undo that night-that single, sinful night when I gave into temptation-because I want to do it again.

My name is Peyton Lane, and I have no idea who I am. Six months ago, I woke from a coma with no recollection of anybody, anything. My family tells me that I'm a good woman, that I'm loved. It seems I've lived a full, rewarding life, but I would give all of it up in a heartbeat to remember who I was. My mind is a blank slate. Every moment in time wiped clean. But there is one thing I can remember, something I haven't dared to tell anyone about-a mysterious oak tree, a red ribbon, and a vision of drowning. I know the answers I seek lie buried at the bottom of a lake. And that's why I'm here in South Carolina. The memory I have is something I witnessed... So I wonder what it would feel like to remember...remember who I was, but more importantly, remember what I did.

For twelve long years, I've breathed, I've bled for only one thing...Revenge.Four men took something from me, something which can never be replaced. That one night changed the lives of so many and taught me that monsters are real.But I also learned I'm the biggest monster of them all.Nothing and no one will stand in my way of redemption because those men...they're now three. The fourth-he is the reason they call me Bullseye. They can run, but sooner or later, I'll find them, just as I did with their friend. They're already dead...they just don't know it yet.My plan was simple until I met her. A fierce tiger who had the power to break my heart. Lucky for me...she can't break what's already broken. I am no longer a man because the world is a jungle, and we're all just animals-ready to tear one another apart.

To the outside world, my life is perfect.I'm young and rich, and some may even say I'm beautiful. But I would give anything to be somebody else because after being extraordinary all my life, all I wish for is...silence.

All I want is revenge.But I'm afraid it will destroy me because I'm not a monster.Or maybe I am.And that's thanks to Doctor Alanna Norton.She's tortured me.She's made me forget who I am.And she's done all this in the name of love.But the love I feel for my son, who was stolen from me, will triumph. I won't accept any other outcome.There is another love which I will fight for-Dutch Atwood. But what I find...the sting of betrayal lingers. I look at Dutch through new eyes; he doesn't trust me, and I don't trust him.I'm faced with so many scenarios-I wish I knew how this story ends so I can make the right choice. But there is no right in the hand I was dealt. Alanna wants love so badly, so I intend to show her what true love looks like, because the only thing that matters is getting out of here...but not before I take from Alanna what she took from me.Her heart.

Piano has always been my one true love. So when the music stops, I do whatever I can to hear it again. But when I wake, all I hear is his heart and the memories that come with it.This is my body.My mind.But not my heart.Each beat hides a secret, and his voice now replaces the music, demanding I uncover the truth.I'm sent to a place to get better, and that's when I meet her.Every artist needs a muse, and Luna allows me to hear the music again. But when her secrets soon become mine, I realize it's because I've lived this life before.Or rather, he has.The man whose heart beats within my chest knows Luna...and everything she's done.

My name is Peyton Lane, and I have no idea who I am.Six months ago, I woke from a coma with no recollection of anybody, anything.My family tells me that I'm a good woman, that I'm loved. It seems I've lived a full, rewarding life, but I would give all of it up in a heartbeat to remember who I was.My mind is a blank slate. Every moment in time wiped clean.But there is one thing I can remember, something I haven't dared to tell anyone about-a mysterious oak tree, a red ribbon, and a vision of drowning.I know the answers I seek lie buried at the bottom of a lake. And that's why I'm here in South Carolina. The memory I have is something I witnessed...So I wonder what it would feel like to remember...remember who I was, but more importantly, remember what I did.