The Shop of Shades and Secrets

She was born to be a weapon. Now she must decide whose heart she will break-and whose soul she will save.London, 1804. Narcise Moldavi has spent her life as a captive in her brother's decadent vampire court, forced to fight duel after brutal duel for his amusement. Her beauty may captivate, but it's her deadly skill with a blade that keeps her alive. Behind every graceful strike lies a woman forged by cruelty-one who trusts no man and expects no mercy.Then Giordan Cale walks into her prison of velvet and blood. Seductive, powerful, and promising freedom, he awakens a passion Narcise has never dared to feel...until his betrayal destroys the fragile hope she placed in him and leaves her heart in ruins.Broken but unbowed, Narcise finds sanctuary with Chas Woodmore, the fierce vampire hunter sworn to protect her-even at the cost of his own life. Between Giordan's smoldering temptation and Chas's steadfast devotion, she stands at the center of a dangerous triangle, each man claiming a piece of her shattered heart.But her brother's vengeance is closing in. And if Narcise is to free herself at last-from her past, her bonds, and the curse that holds them all-she must choose which man to trust, which love to risk...and which destiny she will claim.For readers who crave fierce heroines, decadent danger, and romance sharpened like a blade, Immortal Siren brings Colleen Gleason's Draculia trilogy to a breathtaking, emotional finale.Originally published as the Draculia trilogy, this newly rebranded Vampires of London edition reflects the series' true nature-lush, gothic, and seductively dark. With its blend of Regency elegance and immortal intrigue, Colleen Gleason's beloved vampire romances step into the spotlight with a fresh identity designed for today's readers.Praise for Colleen Gleason's Vampires of London series"Count on Colleen Gleason for a scorching page-turner!" -Jeaniene Frost"Dark and decadent, sultry and seductive, Colleen Gleason's sexy Draculia series will hold you in its thrall!" -Lara Adrian"In a world where every third title seems to be a vampire story, it's a pleasure to come across a series that's as unique as Colleen Gleason's. Fresh, unique, sassy, and fun, Gleason's Draculia trilogy is one of a kind...A must-have addition to the bookshelves of vamp enthusiasts everywhere." -Maggie Shayne

A secret crush.A New Year's Eve wedding. A decades-old curse.What could go wrong?<BR>Wicks Hollow favorite Iva Bergstrom has finally agreed to marry Hollis Nath. But will they make it through the vows?<BR>Event planner Callie Quigley is determined to prove that the Curse of Tremaine Clock Tower is nothing more than a legend, so she proposes Iva and Hollis's wedding at the site on New Year's Eve.<BR>Unfortunately, Brenda Tremaine-the ghost that haunts the clock tower ever since she died on her wedding night on New Year's Eve ninety years ago-has other ideas.<BR>When Ben Tremaine-a guy Callie has crushed on since high school-comes on the scene to help Callie debunk the curse, more than a few sparks fly from the angry ghost, who is definitely her own kind of Bridezilla...<BR>Welcome to Wicks Hollow...

Evaline Stoker and Mina Holmes never meant to get into the family business. But when you're the sister of Bram and the niece of Sherlock, vampire hunting and mystery solving are in your blood, so to speak.After the Affair of the Clockwork Scarab, Evaline Stoker and Mina Holmes are eager to help Princess Alix with a new case. Seventeen-year-old Willa Aston is obsessed with spiritual mediums, convinced she is speaking with her mother from beyond the grave. What seems like a case of spiritualist fraud quickly devolves into something far more menacing: someone is trying to make Willa appear lunatic using an innocent-looking spiritglass to control her. The list of clues piles up: an unexpected murder, a gang of pickpockets, and the return of vampires to London. But are these events connected?As Uncle Sherlock would say, there are no coincidences. It will take all of Mina's wit and Evaline's muscle to keep London's sinister underground at bay..."This book has it all...the vivid setting and the finely drawn, compelling heroines make this a fine choice for readers who like their stories with steampunk spice and smart, strong women." -School Library Journal"The mishmash of popular tropes (steampunk! Vampires! Sherlock Holmes!) will bring readers in, but it's the friendship between the two girls that will keep them." -Kirkus Reviews"The author's writing exudes energy, romance, and humor, and she gives her heroines strong, vibrant personalities as they puzzle out the expansive mystery unfolding before them." -Publishers Weekly"If Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Sherlock Holmes ever met, this book would be the result. If you loved 'Nancy Drew' or 'The Hardy Boys' as a kid, you're going to love this sci-fi/fantasy mystery series." -SLJ Teen

A determined actress.Her old flame.A spooky theater.And a secret worth killing for....The Tuesday Ladies and their friends return in the fifth book in Colleen Gleason's bestselling Wicks Hollow series.Vivien Leigh Savage is determined to bring live theater back to her hometown of Wicks Hollow. With her background as a childhood actor, her contacts, and her experience in marketing and publicity, she plans to reopen the Wicks Hollow Stage-a theater that's been closed for decades.But no sooner does she begin the renovations of the Stage than she's warned away: GO OR DIE. And then strange things begin to happen-events that make the hair on the back of her neck stand up and prickles down her spine.Someone-or something doesn't want the Stage to open again.And then there's the fact that Jake DeRiccio, who broke her heart fifteen years ago, has shown up on the scene...and he's more than interested in renewing their acquaintance.When it becomes clear that either a ghost or mortal is not going to allow Vivien to succeed in her plans, she'll need all the help she can get to clear the Stage...or she'll be the next phantom of the theater.

Evaline Stoker and Mina Holmes never meant to get into the family business. But when you're the sister of Bram and the niece of Sherlock, vampire hunting and mystery solving are in your blood, so to speak. And when two young society girls disappear-one dead, one missing-there's no one more qualified to investigate.Now fierce Evaline and logical Mina must resolve their rivalry, navigate the advances of not one but three mysterious gentlemen, and solve a murder with only one clue: a strange Egyptian scarab.The pressure is on, and the stakes are high-if Stoker and Holmes don't figure out why London's finest sixteen-year-old women are in danger, they'll become the next victims.

Jacqueline Finch is a lifelong book lover, which is why it was a literal gift from the Universe when she inherited Three Tomes Bookshop at the ripe old age of forty-eight.<BR>But she's had a few adjustments to make along the way, including the fact that her bookshop seems to be a haven for literary characters to come alive...and to stick their noses into things that aren't any of their business-including Sherlock Holmes's landlady, Mrs. Hudson, who is constantly bickering with the dour housekeeper from Rebecca, Mrs. Danvers.<BR>And then there are the three old ladies down the street, whose resemblance to Macbeth's Witches Three cannot be ignored.<BR>Nevertheless, Jacqueline is happy in her new life and everything seems to be going well...even when she discovers that Dickens's the Artful Dodger has come to life at Three Tomes Bookshop.<BR>Why Dodger is here and what problem he's meant to solve for some real-life person is the question-but in the meantime, Jacqueline has to figure out how to keep the light-fingered pickpocket from dipping his hands into her customers' pockets and purses!<BR>She manages to keep Dodger under wraps until a young woman bursts into the shop claiming her husband is trying to kill her. Jacqueline springs into action, but it turns out the threatened young woman wants a specific kind of assistance that Jacqueline has no idea how to provide...the sort of assistance not found in books...<BR>Things get even worse when Cinderella shows up at the shop and the Artful Dodger falls for her...and neither of them have any intention of returning to their books in a timely manner-if ever.<BR>Jacqueline's got her hands full, but with the help of the three crones and her two best friends, she's determined to muddle through...somehow.<BR>