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Bestselling author Jennifer Estep returns to her Crown of Shards
world with an all-new trilogy and a bold new heroine who protects
her kingdom from magic, murder, and mayhem by moonlighting as a
spy. Gemma Ripley has a reputation for being a pampered princess
who is more interested in pretty gowns, sparkling jewelry, and
other frivolous things than learning how to rule the kingdom of
Andvari. But her carefully crafted persona is just an act to hide
the fact that Gemma is a powerful mind magier-and a spy. Gemma is
undercover, trying to figure out who is stealing large amounts of
tearstone from one of the Ripley royal mines when she encounters
Prince Leonidas Morricone of Morta-her mortal enemy. Gemma tries to
steer clear of the handsome prince, but when she finds herself
behind enemy lines, she reluctantly joins forces with Leo. Also
coming to Gemma's aid is Grimley, her beloved gargoyle. Despite the
fact that Andvari and Morta are old, bitter enemies, a dangerous
attraction sparks between Gemma and Leo. Further complicating
matters is Leo's murderous family, especially Queen Maeven
Morricone, the mastermind behind the infamous Seven Spire massacre.
The closer Gemma gets to the stolen tearstone, the more deadly
plots she uncovers. Everyone is trying to capture the crown, but
only one queen can sit on the throne ...
Bestselling author Jennifer Estep continues her Gargoyle Queen epic
fantasy series where magic reigns, alliances are tested, and a
dangerous attraction could tear down a throne. . . Crown princess.
Clever spy. Powerful mind magier. Gemma Ripley of Andvari is all
those things-and determined to stop an enemy from using magical
tearstone weapons to conquer her kingdom. Gemma's quest for answers
leads her to a trade Summit between the various kingdoms. Among the
other royals in attendance is Queen Maeven Morricone of Morta and
her son, Prince Leonidas-Gemma's charming and dangerous nemesis.
Gemma knows that Maeven always has a long game in motion, and sure
enough, the cunning queen invokes an arcane tradition that
threatens the fragile truce between Andvari and the other kingdoms.
Despite her best intentions, Gemma once again finds herself thrown
together with Leo and battling her growing feelings for the enemy
prince. When a series of deadly attacks shatters the Summit's
peaceful negotiations, Gemma realizes that someone wants to tear
the royals down from their thrones-and that this enemy just might
succeed.
Magic reigns, plots abound, and a new love might not conquer all,
in this must-read finale to the epic Gargoyle Queen trilogy by
international bestselling author Jennifer Estep. Time is running
out for crown princess Gemma Ripley. Despite being a cunning spy
and a powerful mind magier, Gemma hasn’t been able to track down
the most dangerous enemy her kingdom of Andvari has ever seen.
Adding to her worries is the Sword and Shield tournament. With
gladiators flocking to the capital city of Glanzen, Gemma can’t
tell who is friend—or foe. Determined to protect Andvari at any
cost, Gemma hatches a bold plan, but things aren’t what they
seem. Soon, everything she holds dear is being threatened,
including her burgeoning relationship with Prince Leonidas
Morricone. With the kingdom she holds dear slipping through her
fingers, Gemma will have to conquer her fear and unlock the true
secret of her magic—or watch her friends and family die and her
beloved Andvari fall . . . Â
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Black Widow (Paperback)
Jennifer Estep
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Lethal, sexy, and always ready to protect her friends, Gin Blanco
(a.k.a. the Spider) takes on the mysterious M.M. Monroe in book
twelve of the "New York Times" and "USA TODAY "bestselling
Elemental Assassin urban fantasy series.
There's nothing worse than a cruel, cunning enemy with time to
kill--and my murder to plan. With wicked Fire elemental Mab Monroe
long gone, you'd think I could finally catch a break. But someone's
always trying to take me down, either as Gin Blanco or my assassin
alter-ago. Now along comes the Spider's new arch-nemesis, the
mysteriously named M. M. Monroe, who is gleefully working overtime
to trap me in a sticky web of deceit.
The thing is, I'm not the only target. I can see through the
tangled threads enough to know that every bit of bad luck my
friends have been having lately is no accident--and that each
unfortunate "coincidence" is just one more arrow drawing ever
closer to hitting the real bull's-eye. Though new to Ashland, this
M. M. Monroe is no stranger to irony, trying to get me, an
assassin, framed for murder. Yet, as my enemy's master plan is
slowly revealed, I have a sinking feeling that it will take more
than my powerful Ice and Stone magic to stop my whole life from
going up in flames.
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The Spider (Paperback)
Jennifer Estep
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How did I end up in a career where I always have blood on my hands?
Well, let me tell you a story about an assassin who thought she
could do no wrong. . . .
Ten years ago. A blistering hot August night. I remember like it
was yesterday. The night I, Gin Blanco, truly became the Spider.
Killing people is what I do best, especially now that I've honed my
Ice and Stone magic. But back then, I had yet to learn one very
important rule: arrogance will get you, every single time.
This particular job seemed simple: murder a crooked building
contractor with ties to ruthless Fire elemental Mab Monroe. My
mentor, Fletcher Lane, had some misgivings, but I was certain that
I had the situation under control . . . right up until I exposed my
weaknesses to a merciless opponent who exploited every single one
of them. There's a reason assassins aren't supposed to feel
anything. Luckily, a knife to the heart can fix that problem,
especially when I'm the one wielding it. . . .
A fierce gladiator queen must face off against her enemies in an
epic battle in this next thrilling installment of New York Times
and USA Today bestselling author Jennifer Estep's Crown of Shards
series-an action-packed adventure full of magic, murderous
machinations, courtly intrigue, and pulse-pounding romance. Queen
Everleigh Blair of Bellona has survived the mass murder of the
royal family, become a fearsome warrior trained by an elite
gladiator troupe, and unleashed her ability to destroy magic. After
surviving yet another assassination attempt orchestrated by the
conniving king of Morta, Evie has had enough. It's time to turn the
tables and take the fight to her enemies. There is no better
opportunity to strike than during the Regalia Games, a time when
warriors, nobles, and royals from all the kingdoms come together to
compete in various sporting events. With the help of her loyal
friends, Evie goes on the attack at the Regalia, but things don't
turn out the way she hopes. Soon, she is facing a terrifying new
threat, and she will have to dig deep and learn even more about her
growing magic if she has any chance of defeating her foes. Because
to secure her throne and ensure her kingdom's survival, Evie must
think like a true Bellonan: she must outsmart and outwit her
enemies . . . and crush the king.
Gladiator meets Game of Thrones: a royal woman becomes a skilled
warrior to destroy her murderous cousin, avenge her family, and
save her kingdom in this first entry in a dazzling fantasy epic
from the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the
Elemental Assassin series-an enthralling tale that combines magic,
murder, intrigue, adventure, and a hint of romance. In a realm
where one's magical power determines one's worth, Lady Everleigh's
lack of obvious ability relegates her to the shadows of the royal
court of Bellona, a kingdom steeped in gladiator tradition.
Seventeenth in line for the throne, Evie is nothing more than a
ceremonial fixture, overlooked and mostly forgotten. But dark
forces are at work inside the palace. When her cousin Vasilia, the
crown princess, assassinates her mother the queen and takes the
throne by force, Evie is also attacked, along with the rest of the
royal family. Luckily for Evie, her secret immunity to magic helps
her escape the massacre. Forced into hiding to survive, she falls
in with a gladiator troupe. Though they use their talents to
entertain and amuse the masses, the gladiators are actually highly
trained warriors skilled in the art of war, especially Lucas
Sullivan, a powerful magier with secrets of his own. Uncertain of
her future-or if she even has one-Evie begins training with the
troupe until she can decide her next move. But as the bloodthirsty
Vasilia exerts her power, pushing Bellona to the brink of war,
Evie's fate becomes clear: she must become a fearsome gladiator
herself . . . and kill the queen.
USA TODAY Bestseller! Magic, murder, adventure, and romance combine
in this second novel in the exciting Crown of Shards saga from New
York Times and USA Today bestselling author Jennifer Estep.
Everleigh Blair might be the new gladiator queen of Bellona, but
her problems are far from over. First, Evie has to deal with a
court full of arrogant, demanding nobles, all of whom want to get
their greedy hands on her crown. As if that wasn't bad enough, an
assassin tries to kill Evie in her own throne room. Despite the
dangers, Evie goes ahead with a scheduled trip to the neighboring
kingdom of Andvari in order to secure a desperately needed
alliance. But complicating matters is the stubborn Andvarian king,
who wants to punish Evie for the deaths of his countrymen during
the Seven Spire massacre. Dark forces are also at work inside the
Andvarian palace, and Evie soon realizes that no one is safe.
Worse, her immunity to magic starts acting in strange, unexpected
ways, which makes Evie wonder whether she is truly strong enough to
be a Winter Queen. Evie's magic, life, and crown aren't the only
things in danger-so is her heart, thanks to Lucas Sullivan, the
Andvarian king's bastard son and Evie's ... well, Evie isn't quite
sure what Sullivan is to her. Only one thing is certain-protecting
a prince might be even harder than killing a queen...
"Jennifer Estep is a genius!" --Simply Nerdy Something Wicked This
Way Comes . . . As a thief, I stick to the shadows as much as
possible. But when the head of the Sinclair Family picks me to
compete in the Tournament of Blades, there's no escaping the
spotlight--or the danger. Even though he's my competition, Devon
Sinclair thinks I have the best shot at winning what's supposed to
be a friendly contest. But when the competitors start having
mysterious "accidents," it looks like someone will do anything to
win--no matter who they hurt. As if I didn't have enough to worry
about, mobster Victor Draconi is plotting against Devon and the
rest of my friends, and someone's going around Cloudburst Falls
murdering monsters. One thing's for sure. Sometimes, humans can be
more monstrous than anything else...
I've battled the Reapers of Chaos before--and survived. But this
time I have a Bad, Bad Feeling it's going to be a fight to the
death. . .most likely mine. Yeah, I've got my psychometry magic, my
talking sword, Vic, and even the most dangerous Spartan on campus
at my side in Logan freaking Quinn, but I'm no match for Loki, the
evil Norse god of chaos. I may be Nike's Champion, but at heart,
I'm still just Gwen Frost, that weird Gypsy girl everyone at school
loves to gossip about. Then someone I love is put in more danger
than ever before, and something inside me snaps. This time, Loki
and his Reapers are going down for good . . . or I am. Praise for
the international bestselling Mythos Academy series
"Lotsoftwistsandturnsandasurpriseendingwillleavethereaderbreathless!"
--"RTBookReviews "on "Kiss of Frost, /I>, 4Stars "Humor, snark .
. . a world you won't want to leave." --Heroes &
Heartbreakers""
Just when it seems life at Mythos Academy can't get any more
dangerous, the Reapers of Chaos manage to prove me wrong. It was
just a typical night at the Library of Antiquities-until a Reaper
tried to poison me. The good news is I'm still alive and kicking.
The bad news is the Reaper poisoned someone else instead. As Nike's
Champion, everyone expects me to lead the charge against the
Reapers, even though I'm still hurting over what happened with
Spartan warrior Logan Quinn. I've got to get my hands on the
antidote fast-otherwise, an innocent person will die. But the only
known cure is hidden in some creepy ruins - and the Reapers are
sure to be waiting for me there...
Gwen Frost is an outsider at Mythos Academy, a school of myths,
magic and warrior whiz kids, where even the lowliest geek knows how
to chop off somebody's head with a sword. Gwen is an outsider both
to the students of the Academy and the rest of the world. But when
her gift of psychometry - the ability to know an object's history
just by touching it reveals dark undercurrents and danger afoot,
she has no choice but to get involved.
What kind of assassin works pro bono?
It's hard to be a badass assassin when a giant is beating the crap
out of you. Luckily, I never let pride get in the way of my work.
My current mission is personal: annihilate Mab Monroe, the Fire
elemental who murdered my family. Which means protecting my
identity, even if I have to conceal my powerful Stone and Ice magic
when I need it most. To the public, I'm Gin Blanco, owner of
Ashland's best barbecue joint. To my friends, I'm the Spider,
retired assassin. I still do favors on the side. Like ridding a
vampire friend of her oversized stalker--Mab's right-hand goon who
almost got me dead with his massive fists. At least irresistible
Owen Grayson is on my side. The man knows too much about me, but
I'll take my chances. Then there's Detective Bria Coolidge, one of
Ashland's finest. Until recently, I thought my baby sister was
dead. She probably thinks the same about me. Little does she know,
I'm a cold-blooded killer . . . who is about to save her life.
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Web of Lies (Paperback)
Jennifer Estep
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Following up the first book in her new "Elemental Assassin" series,
Jennifer Estep's Web of Lies once again brings readers into sexy
assassin Gin Blanco's world, which is populated with giants, goth
dwarves, elementals, and some kick-butt BBQ. Curiosity is
definitely going to get me dead one of these days. Probably real
soon. I'm Gin Blanco. You might know me as the Spider, the most
feared assassin in the South. I'm retired now, but trouble still
has a way of finding me. Like the other day when two punks tried to
rob my popular barbecue joint, the Pork Pit. Then there was the
barrage of gunfire on the restaurant. Only, for once, those kill
shots weren't aimed at me. They were meant for Violet Fox. Ever
since I agreed to help Violet and her grandfather protect their
property from an evil coal-mining tycoon, I'm beginning to wonder
if I'm really retired. So is Detective Donovan Caine. The only
honest cop in Ashland is having a real hard time reconciling his
attraction to me with his Boy Scout mentality. And I can barely
keep my hands off his sexy body. What can I say? I'm a Stone
elemental with a little Ice magic thrown in, but my heart isn't
made of solid rock. Luckily, Gin Blanco always gets her man...dead
or alive.
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